There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Koodankulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aralvaymolitrain 20636 / ...
3h 19m₹911–2,176Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Kanyakumaribus
3h 43m₹986–1,213Drive 169.3 km
- Drive from Kollam to Koodankulamcar 169.3 km
2h 47m₹1,898–2,741Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Koodankulamtaxi 169.3 km
2h 47m₹3,900–4,700Bus via Varkala (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus FlixBus IN5530
5h 13m₹1,115–2,535
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Koodankulam is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Koodankulam is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Kanyakumari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Aralvaymoli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Kollam and Koodankulam is 172 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Koodankulam without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Kollam to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Kollam to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Koodankulam is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Koodankulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Aralvaymoli 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–270 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Aralvaymoli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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 Koodankulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Kollam to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aralvaymoli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Koodankulam is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Kollam to Koodankulam.
There are 113+ hotels available in Koodankulam.