There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Vallakam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Cherthala
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Cherthalatrain 12076 / ...
1h 53m₹696–1,820Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Piravam Roadtrain 16302 / ...
2h 33m₹523–1,622Bus via Kunnumma
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Chertalabus
1h 56m₹629–927Drive 119.9 km
- Drive from Kollam to Vallakamcar 119.9 km
1h 50m₹1,165–1,683Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Vallakamtaxi 119.9 km
1h 50m₹2,500–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Cherthalabus
3h 8m₹626–2,607
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Vallakam is to bus via Kunnumma which costs ₹600 - ₹950 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Vallakam is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Vallakam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Chertala via Ambalapuzha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Vallakam. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Kollam and Vallakam is 128 km. The road distance is 119.9 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Vallakam without a car is to train via Cherthala which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Kollam to Vallakam, including transfers.
Kollam to Vallakam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Vallakam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Vallakam is to train via Cherthala which takes 1h 53m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Kunnumma, which costs ₹600 - ₹950 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Vallakam, 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 Vallakam via Ambalapuzha and Chertala in around 1h 56m.
- 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
Train from Kollam Jn to Piravam Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- 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
Bus from Kollam to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kollam to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,000
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 Vallakam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kollam to Vallakam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Vallakam is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Kollam to Vallakam.
There are 390+ hotels available in Vallakam.