There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Kayathar by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kadamburtrain 16128 / ...
5h 57m₹689–2,111Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN5530
7h 32m₹815–2,435Drive 163.2 km
- Drive from Kollam to Kayatharcar 163.2 km
2h 42m₹1,831–2,645Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Kayathartaxi 163.2 km
2h 42m₹3,800–4,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Kayathar is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Kayathar is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam station to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Kayathar. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Kadambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Kollam and Kayathar is 262 km. The road distance is 163.2 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kayathar without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Kollam to Kayathar, including transfers.
Kollam to Kayathar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Kollam to Kayathar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kayathar is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Kayathar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Kadambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹410–1,200 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Kadambur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Kollam to Kayathar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate station.
Kollam to Kayathar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kadambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Kayathar is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kollam to Kayathar.