There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melurtrain 16792
6h 24m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
7h 21mDrive 215.9 km
- Drive from Kollam to Thoothukudicar 215.9 km
3h 20m₹2,452–3,542Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Thoothukuditaxi 215.9 km
3h 20m₹4,900–6,000
Kollam to Thoothukudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Thoothukudi. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Tuti Melur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Kollam and Thoothukudi is 232 km. The road distance is 215.9 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melur takes 6h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kollam to Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Thoothukudi is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Thoothukudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Tuti Melur once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu via Kesavadasapuram and Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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 Thoothukudi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Kollam to Thoothukudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tuti Melur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Thoothukudi is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kollam to Thoothukudi.
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