There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Monaragala by train, taxi, ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi, ferry
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain
- Take the taxi from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Nagapattinamtaxi
- Take the ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturaiferry
- Take the train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain
- Take the taxi from Kandy to Monaragalataxi
28h 16mRs 36,434–48,626Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kandy, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kandy (KDW)plane COK - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Monaragalataxi
22h 36mRs 33,795–98,666Train to Trivandrum, fly to Hatton, taxi
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Hatton (NUF)plane TRV - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Monaragalataxi
24h 27mRs 38,157–111,007Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kandy, taxi
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kandy (KDW)plane TRV - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Monaragalataxi
24h 30mRs 38,157–111,507
Trivandrum (TRV) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Monaragala is to train and taxi and ferry which costs Rs. 36000 - Rs. 49000 and takes 28h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Monaragala is to train and fly and taxi which takes 22h 36m and costs Rs. 33000 - Rs. 100000.
The distance between Kollam and Monaragala is 1168 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Monaragala without a car is to train and taxi and ferry which takes 28h 16m and costs Rs. 36000 - Rs. 49000.
It takes approximately 28h 16m to get from Kollam to Monaragala, including transfers.
There are 25+ hotels available in Monaragala.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Monaragala, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Kollam to Monaragala. However, you can take the train to Tiruturaipundi Junction, take the taxi to Nagapattinam, take the ferry to Kankesanturai, walk to Kankesanturai, take the train to Polgahawela Junction, take the train to Kandy, then take the taxi to Monaragala. Alternatively, you can take the train to Thiruvananthapuram Central, walk to Thampanoor, take the bus to Chakka Bypass, walk to Trivandrum (TRV) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Monaragala.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Hatton via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–90,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Hatton via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–130,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Hatton via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–120,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Hatton via Male, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–120,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Hatton via Hyderabad, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 50,000–160,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kandy via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–90,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kandy via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–130,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kandy via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 39,000–120,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kandy via Male, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–120,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kandy via Hyderabad, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 50,000–160,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kandy via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 26,000–85,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kandy via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–110,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kandy via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–120,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kandy via Male, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 55,000–110,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kandy via Hyderabad, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 48,000–140,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Tiruturaipundi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–7,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 2,600–3,200
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 3,600–4,500
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 6,000–7,500
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 450–3,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 450–550
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 2,800–3,600
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 450–3,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 450–550
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 2,800–3,600
Train from Kollam Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 550–4,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 2,100–2,800
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 3,500–4,500
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,800
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,300
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- shipindia.com
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,843
- Website
- https://www.shipindia.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–9,000
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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