There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Thaikkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrisur
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
5h 8m₹297–2,321Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Guruvayurtrain 16127 / ...
6h 5m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Thrissurbus
7h 17m₹292–2,357Drive 220.8 km
- Drive from Kollam to Thaikkadcar 220.8 km
3h 26m₹2,495–3,603Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Thaikkadtaxi 220.8 km
3h 26m₹3,700–4,400
Kollam to Thaikkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Thaikkad is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Thaikkad is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Thaikkad. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Guruvayoor via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha and Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Guruvayur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Kollam and Thaikkad is 240 km. The road distance is 220.8 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Thaikkad without a car is to train via Thrisur which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Kollam to Thaikkad, including transfers.
Kollam to Thaikkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Thaikkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Thaikkad is to train via Thrisur which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,400 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Thaikkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Thrisur hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Guruvayoor via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, and Thrissur in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kollam Jn to Guruvayur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice 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)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
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 Thaikkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kollam to Thaikkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Thaikkad is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Kollam to Thaikkad.
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