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There are 9 ways to get from Kollam to Purakkad by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane COK - CNN
    3. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Purakkadtaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    ₹9,598–19,952

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Payyolitrain train 16606
    8h 39m
    ₹515–2,174

  3. Train via Kozhikode

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kozhikkodetrain train 12076 / ...
    7h 38m
    ₹741–3,130

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Koyilandybus bus
    8h 39m
    ₹853–1,976

  5. Drive  343.9 km

    1. Drive from Kollam to Purakkadcar car 343.9 km
    5h 25m
    ₹3,333–4,814

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Purakkadtaxi taxi 343.9 km
    5h 25m
    ₹7,500–9,500

  7. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane TRV - CNN
    3. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Purakkadtaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    ₹5,830–25,198

  8. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane TRV - CCJ
    3. Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Purakkadtaxi taxi
    8h 21m
    ₹9,330–21,298

  9. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Kozhikodebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 27m
    ₹1,047–3,732

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Kollam, India and Purakkad, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Kozhikkode hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Koyilandy 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹450–1,500 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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