There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kottayamtrain 22503 / ...
1h 18m₹140–1,100Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayambus
2h 41m₹329–552Drive 88.5 km
- Drive from Kollam to Kottayamcar 88.5 km
1h 21m₹1,000–1,445Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Kottayamtaxi 88.5 km
1h 21m₹1,900–2,300
Kollam to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Kottayam is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Kottayam via Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Kollam and Kottayam is 96 km. The road distance is 88.5 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.
The train from Kollam Jn to Kottayam takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kollam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Kottayam is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹320 - ₹550 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Kottayam via Kottarakara and Kottarakkara in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–390
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,300
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 Kottayam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Kollam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Kottayam is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Kollam to Kottayam.
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