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 8mRs 38,757–52,400Train, fly to Weerawila International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane TRV - WRZ
- Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Monaragalataxi
20h 21mRs 50,653–134,481Train, 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
20h 27mRs 46,153–130,981Train, 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
20h 30mRs 50,153–135,481
Trivandrum (TRV) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Monaragala is to train and taxi and ferry which costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 55000 and takes 28h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Monaragala is to train and fly and taxi which takes 20h 21m and costs Rs. 50000 - Rs. 140000.
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 8m and costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 55000.
It takes approximately 28h 8m to get from Kollam to Monaragala, including transfers.
There are 27+ 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 Weerawila International Airport (WRZ), then take the taxi to Monaragala.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Weerawila International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–110,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Weerawila International Airport via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 48,000–140,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Weerawila International Airport via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 50,000–160,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Hatton via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 34,000–110,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Hatton via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 47,000–140,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Hatton via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 49,000–160,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kandy via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 35,000–110,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kandy via Bengaluru, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 47,000–140,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Kandy via Madras, Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 49,000–160,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Tiruturaipundi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–7,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 3,600–4,500
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 5,500–7,500
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 450–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 450–550
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 2,800–3,500
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 450–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 450–550
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 2,800–3,500
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 450–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- Rs 450–550
- Third AC (3A)
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Second AC (2A)
- Rs 1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- Rs 2,800–3,500
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
Train from Kankesanturai to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,300
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- Sri Lanka Railways
- 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
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Nagapattinam to Kankesanturai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 22,673
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,600–13,000
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
Visit Lanka Sri Taxi
- Phone
- +94763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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
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