There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Kalamassery by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Ernakulam South
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain 20632 / ...
2h 8m₹189–1,257Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kalamasseritrain 16327
4h 9m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Kalamasserybus
3h 26m₹582–2,247Drive 149.9 km
- Drive from Kollam to Kalamasserycar 149.9 km
2h 18m₹1,687–2,436Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Kalamasserytaxi 149.9 km
2h 18m₹3,100–3,700
Kollam to Kalamassery by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Kalamassery is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Kalamassery is to train via Ernakulam South which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Kalamassery. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Kalamassery via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Kalamasseri. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Kollam and Kalamassery is 154 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kalamassery without a car is to train via Ernakulam South which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Kollam to Kalamassery, including transfers.
Kollam to Kalamassery bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Kalamassery train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kalamassery is to train via Ernakulam South which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Kalamassery, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Kalamassery via Ambalapuzha and Alappuzha in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Kalamasseri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Kalamassery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Kalamassery bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kollam to Kalamassery train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Kalamassery is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Kollam to Kalamassery.
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