There are 7 ways to get from Kollam to Papanasam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16102 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain 06646 / ...
11h 58m₹393–3,085Bus via Rajapalayam
- Take the bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus
12h 20mDrive 441.5 km
- Drive from Kollam to Papanasamcar 441.5 km
7h 21m₹4,978–7,190Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Papanasamtaxi 441.5 km
7h 21m₹7,000–9,000Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- 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 Papanasamtrain
10h 42m₹12,060–19,198Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
13h 34m₹495–1,998Train, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Papanasamtrain
11h 37m₹7,240–15,548
Kollam to Papanasam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Papanasam is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹2,000 and takes 13h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Papanasam is to drive which takes 7h 21m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam station to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Kollam Opp Railwy Station and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Papanasam. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Papanasam via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Kollam and Papanasam is 497 km. The road distance is 441.5 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Papanasam without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Kollam to Papanasam, including transfers.
Kollam to Papanasam bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Kollam Opp Railwy Station.
Kollam to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Papanasam is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Rajapalayam, which costs and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Papanasam, India?
You can take a train from Kollam Jn to Papanasam via Tiruchchirapali in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Papanasam via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- 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
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–32,000
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–400
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Papanasam bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kollam to Papanasam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Papanasam is 442 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Kollam to Papanasam.
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