There are 8 ways to get from Kollam to Purakkad by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
best- Take the taxi from Kollam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Purakkadtaxi
4h 34m₹9,598–22,952Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Payyolitrain 16606
8h 39m₹515–2,174Train via Kozhikode
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kozhikkodetrain 12076 / ...
7h 38m₹741–3,130Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Koyilandybus
8h 39m₹853–1,976Drive 343.9 km
- Drive from Kollam to Purakkadcar 343.9 km
5h 25m₹3,855–5,568Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Purakkadtaxi 343.9 km
5h 25m₹7,500–9,500Train to Trivandrum, fly to Calicut International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane TRV - CCJ
- Take the taxi from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Purakkadtaxi
7h 55m₹10,330–21,298Bus via Kozhikode
- Take the bus from Kollam to Kozhikodebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 27m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Purakkad is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Purakkad is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Purakkad. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Koyilandy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Purakkad. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Quilandi via Kozhikkode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Kollam and Purakkad is 439 km. The road distance is 343.9 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Purakkad without a car is to train via Kozhikode which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Kollam to Purakkad, including transfers.
Kollam to Purakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Purakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Purakkad is to train via Kozhikode which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 39m.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–23,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Payyoli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Koyilandy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹500–1,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kollam to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kollam to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–9,500
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
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
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kollam to Purakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Koyilandy station.
Kollam to Purakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kozhikkode station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Purakkad is 344 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Kollam to Purakkad.
There are 37+ hotels available in Purakkad.