There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Karakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Parassala
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Parassalatrain 16649 / ...
2h 2m₹411–1,410Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kollam to Kaliyakkavilaibus
2h 17m₹391–526Drive 96.1 km
- Drive from Kollam to Karakonamcar 96.1 km
1h 40m₹1,086–1,568Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Karakonamtaxi 96.1 km
1h 40m₹1,800–2,200Train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Dhanu Vacha Puram Hatrain 16730
2h 23m₹399–1,382Bus via Trivandrum
- Take the bus from Kollam to Trivandrumbus
3h 39m₹1,654–3,087
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Karakonam is to bus which costs ₹390 - ₹550 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Karakonam is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Kaliyakkavilai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Parassala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Kollam and Karakonam is 100 km. The road distance is 96.1 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Karakonam without a car is to train via Parassala which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹410 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Kollam to Karakonam, including transfers.
Kollam to Karakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Karakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Karakonam is to train via Parassala which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹410 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹390 - ₹550 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Karakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Parassala 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Kaliyakkavilai once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–200 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Parassala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,200
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 Karakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Kollam to Karakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parassala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Karakonam is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Kollam to Karakonam.
There are 180+ hotels available in Karakonam.