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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kollam to Kolkata by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane COK - CCU
    7h 43m
    ₹13,625–20,290

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Santragachi Jntrain train 22641 / ...
    41h 31m
    ₹1,000–8,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2d 2h
    ₹1,718–12,319

  4. Drive  2,346.1 km

    1. Drive from Kollam to Kolkatacar car 2,346.1 km
    34h 22m
    ₹26,203–37,849

  5. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane TRV - CCU
    9h 6m
    ₹11,457–21,536

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXM - CCU
    9h 6m
    ₹16,406–23,214

  7. Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain train
    2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane TCR - CCU
    13h 27m
    ₹12,819–20,250

  8. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane CJB - CCU
    13h 36m
    ₹10,102–18,229

  9. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Koyembedu Omni Bus standbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2d 4h
    ₹2,141–7,482

Kollam to Kolkata by bus

Calendar67Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,718Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,071.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Santragachi Jn 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹1,000–8,000 and the journey takes 40h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Kolkata via Bengaluru in around 2d 2h.

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