There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Madurai Jn by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16102 / ...
6h 50m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 13mDrive 251.6 km
- Drive from Kollam to Madurai Jncar 251.6 km
4h 26m₹2,834–4,093Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Madurai Jntaxi 251.6 km
4h 26m₹4,200–5,000
Kollam to Madurai Jn by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Madurai Jn is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Madurai Jn is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam station to Madurai Jn. However, there are services departing from Kollam Opp Railwy Station and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Kollam and Madurai Jn is 267 km. The road distance is 251.6 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Madurai Jn without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Kollam Jn to Madurai Jn takes 6h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kollam to Madurai Jn bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Kollam Opp Railwy Station.
Kollam to Madurai Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Madurai Jn is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Madurai Jn, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Madurai Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Madurai Jn via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–1,800
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Madurai Jn bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kollam to Madurai Jn train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Madurai Jn is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Kollam to Madurai Jn.
There are 218+ hotels available in Madurai Jn.