There are 7 ways to get from Kollam to Karur by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 16102 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Karurtrain 16235 / ...
10h 5m₹358–2,831Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Trivandrumbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypassbus FlixBus IN4430
11h 9m₹734–2,257Drive 370.6 km
- Drive from Kollam to Karurcar 370.6 km
5h 49m₹4,168–6,021Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Karurtaxi 370.6 km
5h 49m₹6,000–7,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain
10h 42m₹12,060–19,198Train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Erode Jntrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Karurtrain 16236 / ...
11h 7m₹406–3,083Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Kollam to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore- Gandhipuram to Karurbus
11h 40m
Kollam to Karur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Karur is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Karur is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Karur. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass via FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Karur. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Karur via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Kollam and Karur is 404 km. The road distance is 370.6 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Karur without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 10h 5m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Kollam to Karur, including transfers.
Kollam to Karur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Karur is to train via Dindigul which takes 10h 5m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Karur, India?
You can take a train from Kollam Jn to Karur via Dindigul Jn in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass via Trivandrum and FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor in around 11h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–32,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Dindigul Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Erode Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–2,200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Karur - Aruppukottai Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- essaar.net
Bus from Coimbatore- Gandhipuram to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- essaar.net
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Karur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Kollam to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Karur is 371 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Kollam to Karur.
There are six+ hotels available in Karur.