There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Kalakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nanguneritrain 16128 / ...
4h 1m₹673–1,915Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Kazhakkoottambus
- Take the bus from Kazhakootam to Valliyurbus
4h 24m₹1,966–5,564Drive 171.3 km
- Drive from Kollam to Kalakkadcar 171.3 km
2h 42m₹1,948–2,813Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Kalakkadtaxi 171.3 km
2h 42m₹3,900–4,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Kalakkad is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Kalakkad is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Valliyur via Kazhakootam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Kalakkad. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Kollam and Kalakkad is 192 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kalakkad without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Kollam to Kalakkad, including transfers.
Kollam to Kalakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kalakkad is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,900 - ₹6,000 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Kalakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Nanguneri 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Kalakkad via Kazhakkoottam, Kazhakootam, and Valliyur in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Kazhakkoottam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,800
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Kollam to Kalakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kazhakkoottam station.
Kollam to Kalakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Kalakkad is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kollam to Kalakkad.
There are 18+ hotels available in Kalakkad.