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 10m₹7,030–13,848Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
14h 23m₹410–3,200Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Chengalpattu Toll Gatebus
- Take the bus from Paranur Toll Plaza to Tambaram stationbus 500
14h 20m₹946–2,898Drive 677.8 km
- Drive from Kollam to Tambaramcar 677.8 km
10h 40m₹7,620–11,007Taxi 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 39m₹9,980–14,526Train 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 56m₹5,326–10,178Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Podanur Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
9h 5m₹5,762–10,658Train, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
9h 20m₹8,296–20,344Bus 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 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Tambaram is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Tambaram station. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Tambaram station via Paranur Toll Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
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 14h 23m.
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 14h 20m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 14h 20m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 23m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Tambaram, India?
You can take a bus from Kollam to Tambaram station via Paranur Toll Plaza in around 14h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Tambaram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 14h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
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
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Kollam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times 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 Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Chengalpattu Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Paranur Toll Plaza to Tambaram station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹17–140
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹18–25
- Express Service
- ₹27–40
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–55
- A/C Service
- ₹55–140
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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 Chengalpattu Toll Gate 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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