There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Pudukkottai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361
9h 53m₹357–2,741Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Mellurbus
10h 36m₹1,305–1,778Drive 355.9 km
- Drive from Kollam to Pudukkottaicar 355.9 km
6h 3m₹4,003–5,782Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Pudukkottaitaxi 355.9 km
6h 3m₹6,500–8,500Train, 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 Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottaitrain
10h 27m₹12,050–19,098
Kollam to Pudukkottai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Pudukkottai is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Pudukkottai is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Pudukkottai. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Mellur via Madurai Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Pudukkottai. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Pudukkottai via Karaikkudi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Kollam and Pudukkottai is 388 km. The road distance is 355.9 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Pudukkottai without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Kollam to Pudukkottai, including transfers.
Kollam to Pudukkottai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Pudukkottai is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,800 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Pudukkottai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Karaikkudi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Pudukkottai via Madurai Mattuthavani and Mellur in around 10h 36m.
- 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 Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Mellur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–900
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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 Pudukkottai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Kollam to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Pudukkottai is 356 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Kollam to Pudukkottai.
There are 30+ hotels available in Pudukkottai.