There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Meenakshi Temple by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Madurai Jntrain 16102 / ...
7h 8m₹200–1,600Bus via Rajapalayam
- 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 8mDrive 252.6 km
- Drive from Kollam to Meenakshi Templecar 252.6 km
4h 29m₹2,845–4,109Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Meenakshi Templetaxi 252.6 km
4h 29m₹4,200–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam, Kerala to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus Kollam, Kerala - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 59m
Kollam to Meenakshi Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Meenakshi Temple is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Meenakshi Temple is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam station to Meenakshi Temple. 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 8m.
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 Meenakshi Temple is 268 km. The road distance is 252.6 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Meenakshi Temple without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m 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 Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Kollam Opp Railwy Station.
Kollam to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Meenakshi Temple is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Rajapalayam, which costs and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Meenakshi Temple, 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 Meenakshi Temple via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 8m.
- 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 29m
- 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 Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kollam to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Meenakshi Temple is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Kollam to Meenakshi Temple.
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