There are 9 ways to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Salem Jntrain 16316 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Namakkaltrain 06237 / ...
11h 41m₹414–3,216Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Namakkalbus Madurai - Namakkal
11h 50m₹685–1,798Drive 401.8 km
- Drive from Kollam to Nāmakkalcar 401.8 km
6h 28m₹4,532–6,547Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Nāmakkaltaxi 401.8 km
6h 28m₹8,000–10,000Train to Trivandrum, fly to Salem, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV)plane TRV - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Namakkaltrain
9h 13m₹12,910–22,938Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Trivandrumbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Namakkal - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4430
11h 54m₹784–2,457Train via Palani
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Palanitrain 16343
- Take the train from Palani to Namakkaltrain 22652
13h 26m₹424–3,298Train to Trivandrum, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkaltrain
11h 48m₹12,070–19,298Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Salem, train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Namakkaltrain
8h 34m₹7,206–17,768
Kollam to Nāmakkal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹650 - ₹1,800 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Nāmakkal. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Namakkal via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Nāmakkal. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Namakkal via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Kollam and Nāmakkal is 557 km. The road distance is 401.8 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 11h 41m to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal, including transfers.
Kollam to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,800 and takes 11h 50m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Nāmakkal, India?
You can take a train from Kollam Jn to Namakkal via Salem Jn in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Namakkal via Madurai Mattuthavani and Madurai in around 11h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–27,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–27,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–28,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–37,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Salem Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Salem Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Palani to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kollam Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–400
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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 Nāmakkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Kollam to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Nāmakkal is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Kollam to Nāmakkal.
There are 24+ hotels available in Nāmakkal.















