There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Palayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Eranieltrain 06427 / ...
2h 58m₹430–1,484Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Attingalbus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Centralbus
3h 2m₹532–759Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Kollam to Palayamcar 122.3 km
2h₹1,376–1,987Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Palayamtaxi 122.3 km
2h₹2,900–3,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Palayam is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Palayam is to drive which takes 2h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Trivandrum Central via Attingal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Kollam and Palayam is 120 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Palayam without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Kollam to Palayam, including transfers.
Kollam to Palayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Palayam is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹800 and takes 3h 2m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Eraniel every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Palayam via Attingal, Attingal, and Trivandrum Central in around 3h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Eraniel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Attingal to Trivandrum Central
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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 Palayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Attingal station.
Kollam to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Palayam is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kollam to Palayam.
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