There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Malampuzha Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
5h 47m₹409–1,903Bus via Cherthala
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Palakkadbus
6h 17m₹959–2,657Drive 275 km
- Drive from Kollam to Malampuzha Damcar 275 km
4h 7m₹3,101–4,478Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Malampuzha Damtaxi 275 km
4h 7m₹6,000–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Palakkadbus
8h 23m₹540–1,120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Malampuzha Dam is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,200 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Malampuzha Dam is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Malampuzha Dam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Palakkad via Ambalapuzha and Cherthala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Malampuzha Dam. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Kollam and Malampuzha Dam is 313 km. The road distance is 275 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Malampuzha Dam without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Kollam to Malampuzha Dam, including transfers.
Kollam to Malampuzha Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Malampuzha Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Malampuzha Dam is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Cherthala, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Malampuzha Dam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Palakkad hourly. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Malampuzha Dam via Ambalapuzha, Chertala, Cherthala, and Palakkad in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–900
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cherthala to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Malampuzha Dam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kollam to Malampuzha Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Malampuzha Dam is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Kollam to Malampuzha Dam.
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