There are 9 ways to get from Kollam to Ranipet by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train to Trivandrum, fly, bus
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
8h 7m₹7,699–17,088Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Jolarpettaitrain 12625 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
15h 4m₹652–3,879Train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Katpadi Jntrain 22503 / ...
14h 34m₹804–4,102Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Maduravoyalbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Madurayovil Bypass to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
16h 9m₹1,237–3,513Drive 647.1 km
- Drive from Kollam to Ranipetcar 647.1 km
10h 27m₹7,347–10,612Taxi to Madurai, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
8h 41m₹9,648–14,266Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
9h 57m₹5,995–10,918Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
12h 27m₹8,561–19,802Bus via Hosūr
- Take the bus from Kollam to Attibele Toll Gatebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
18h 36m₹1,142–3,422
Kollam to Ranipet by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Ranipet is to train and bus which costs ₹650 - ₹3,900 and takes 15h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Ranipet is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 7m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Ranipet. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Madurayovil Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Ranipet. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Walajah Road Jn via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
The distance between Kollam and Ranipet is 801 km. The road distance is 647.1 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Ranipet without a car is to train which takes 14h 34m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Kollam to Ranipet, including transfers.
Kollam to Ranipet bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Ranipet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Ranipet is to train which takes 14h 34m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600 and takes 16h 9m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Ranipet, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Katpadi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Maduravoyal and FlixBus Chennai - Madurayovil Bypass in around 16h 9m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
Train from Kollam Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kollam Jn to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Madurayovil Bypass to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–490
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Kollam to Ranipet bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Maduravoyal station.
Kollam to Ranipet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Ranipet is 647 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Kollam to Ranipet.
There are 85+ hotels available in Ranipet.