There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Vaikom by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
1h 52m₹696–1,820Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Chertalabus
1h 55m₹629–927Drive 116.9 km
- Drive from Kollam to Vaikomcar 116.9 km
1h 48m₹1,144–1,652Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Vaikomtaxi 116.9 km
1h 48m₹2,400–3,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Vaikom is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹950 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Vaikom is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Chertala via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Vaikom. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Kollam and Vaikom is 128 km. The road distance is 116.9 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Vaikom without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Kollam to Vaikom, including transfers.
Kollam to Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Vaikom is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹950 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Vaikom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Cherthala every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Vaikom via Ambalapuzha and Chertala in around 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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 Ambalapuzha to Chertala
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–3,000
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 Vaikom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kollam to Vaikom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Vaikom is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Kollam to Vaikom.
There are 397+ hotels available in Vaikom.