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How to get fromKollam to Koottanadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Koottanad by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Shoranur Jn

    best
    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain train 12076 / ...
    4h 50m
    ₹619–2,062

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Pattambitrain train 16347 / ...
    6h 21m
    ₹428–1,847

  3. Bus via Alappuzha

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Kunnamkulambus bus
    6h 17m
    ₹602–887

  4. Drive  240.4 km

    1. Drive from Kollam to Koottanadcar car 240.4 km
    3h 41m
    ₹2,677–3,867

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Koottanadtaxi taxi 240.4 km
    3h 41m
    ₹4,000–4,800

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Kuttippurambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 7m
    ₹1,749–3,730

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  • Distance: 272.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Koottanad via Ambalapuzha, Alapuzzha, and Kunnamkulam in around 6h 17m.

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