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How to get fromKollam to Kātpādiby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Kollam to Kātpādi by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain train 12624 / ...
    13h 3m
    ₹370–2,900

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kollam Town to Krishnagiribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Katpadi Tamil Nadubus bus Krishnagiri - Katpadi Tamil Nadu
    15h 46m
    ₹1,284–3,758

  3. Drive 647.3 km

    1. Drive from Kollam to Kātpādicar car 647.3 km
    10h 24m
    ₹7,303–10,548

  4. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train
    8h 5m
    ₹7,690–15,598

  5. Taxi to Madurai, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train
    8h 34m
    ₹10,140–15,776

  6. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train
    9h 51m
    ₹5,986–11,928

  7. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane TRV - BLR
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain train
    10h 31m
    ₹6,185–14,808

  8. Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain train
    3. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    4. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train
    12h 15m
    ₹8,456–21,594

Kollam to Kātpādi by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 3m

What companies run services between Kollam, India and Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Katpadi Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam Town to Katpadi Tamil Nadu via Krishnagiri in around 15h 46m.

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