There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 06651 / ...
9h 16m₹664–3,022Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
10h 15mDrive 297.6 km
- Drive from Kollam to Keelakaraicar 297.6 km
4h 50m₹3,352–4,841Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Keelakaraitaxi 297.6 km
4h 50m₹4,900–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
11h 5m₹845–1,398
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Keelakarai is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam station to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Kollam Opp Railwy Station and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Kollam and Keelakarai is 367 km. The road distance is 297.6 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Keelakarai without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Kollam to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Kollam to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Kollam Opp Railwy Station.
Kollam to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Keelakarai is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Rajapalayam, which costs and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Keelakarai, India?
You can take a train from Kollam Jn to Keelakarai via Manamadurai Jn and Ramanathapuram in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Keelakarai via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,800
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–400
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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 Keelakarai bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kollam to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Keelakarai is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Kollam to Keelakarai.
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