There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Kollam to Madurai by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Madurai is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Madurai is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kollam and arriving at Madurai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Kollam and Madurai is 269 km. The road distance is 251.8 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,300.
The bus from Kollam to Madurai takes 4h 52m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kollam to Madurai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Madurai is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Madurai, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Kollam to Madurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹490–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 52m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Madurai Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–410
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
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 Madurai bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kollam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Madurai is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Kollam to Madurai.
There are 226+ hotels available in Madurai.