There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Poondi 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 Kudikadutrain 06490 / ...
11h 31m₹383–2,985Bus 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 1mDrive 426.9 km
- Drive from Kollam to Poondicar 426.9 km
7h 7m₹4,801–6,935Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Poonditaxi 426.9 km
7h 7m₹7,000–8,500Train, fly
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadutrain
10h 40m₹12,010–19,098Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
13h 15m₹495–1,998
Kollam to Poondi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Poondi is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹2,000 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Poondi is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam station to Poondi. 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 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Kudikadu via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
The distance between Kollam and Poondi is 483 km. The road distance is 426.9 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Poondi without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Kollam to Poondi, including transfers.
Kollam to Poondi bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from Kollam Opp Railwy Station.
Kollam to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Poondi is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Rajapalayam, which costs and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Poondi, India?
You can take a train from Kollam Jn to Kudikadu via Tiruchchirapali in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam Opp Railwy Station to Kudikadu via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur in around 12h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- 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 Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- 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 Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- 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
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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 Poondi bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Kollam to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Poondi is 427 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Kollam to Poondi.
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