There are 9 ways to get from Kollam to Tambaram by train, plane, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train to Trivandrum, fly
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
5h 3m₹7,530–15,348Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
13h 53m₹410–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Urappakkambus
13h 38m₹988–2,977Drive 677.8 km
- Drive from Kollam to Tambaramcar 677.8 km
10h 40m₹7,657–11,060Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 37m₹9,979–14,026Train to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
6h 53m₹5,826–10,678Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
9h 24m₹7,892–19,062Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
9h 38m₹6,175–10,541Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kollam to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathurbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
16h 29m₹915–2,498
Kollam to Tambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Tambaram is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Tambaram is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Tambaram station. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Tambaram station via Urapakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 53m.
The distance between Kollam and Tambaram is 690 km. The road distance is 677.8 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Tambaram without a car is to bus which takes 13h 38m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kollam to Tambaram, including transfers.
Kollam to Tambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Tambaram is to bus which takes 13h 38m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 53m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Tambaram, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Kollam to Urappakkam once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Tambaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 13h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- 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
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
- 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 Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
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 Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Urappakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–3,000
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Tambaram bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Urappakkam station.
Kollam to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Tambaram is 678 km. It takes approximately 10h 40m to drive from Kollam to Tambaram.
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