There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Kotagiri by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Kollam to Coimbatorebus
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kotagiritaxi
7h 32m₹2,512–4,251Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kollam to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stopbus FlixBus IN5143 / ...
12h 40m₹1,108–3,200Train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain 16316 / ...
9h 44m₹1,155–3,731Drive 383.2 km
- Drive from Kollam to Kotagiricar 383.2 km
5h 57m₹3,725–5,380Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Kotagiritaxi 383.2 km
5h 57m₹9,500–12,000Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane TRV - CJB
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Kotagiritaxi
7h 49m₹13,130–23,598
Trivandrum (TRV) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Kotagiri is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Kotagiri is to drive which takes 5h 57m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop via FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Kollam and Kotagiri is 400 km. The road distance is 383.2 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kotagiri without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Kollam to Kotagiri, including transfers.
Kollam to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kotagiri is to train which takes 9h 44m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,200 and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Coimbatore Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Kotagiri via Coimbatore, FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand, and FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Coimbatore International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–2,200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–12,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kollam to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Kollam to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Kotagiri is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Kollam to Kotagiri.
There are 648+ hotels available in Kotagiri.














