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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinamtrain train 16361
    13h 40m
    ₹410–3,165

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    14h 47m

  3. Drive 506.6 km

    1. Drive from Kollam to Karaikalcar car 506.6 km
    8h 22m
    ₹5,699–8,232

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Karaikaltaxi taxi 506.6 km
    8h 22m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  5. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane TRV - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Tirumalairayan Pattinam Htrain train
    12h 48m
    ₹12,040–19,298

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Palanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Karaikaltrain train
    16h 44m

  7. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    9h 25m
    ₹7,560–15,008

  8. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus bus
    11h 11m
    ₹5,856–11,338

Kollam to Karaikal by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 40m

What companies run services between Kollam, India and Karaikal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Tirumalairayan Pattinam H via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, and Nagappattinam in around 14h 47m.

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