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How to get fromKollam to Vallarpadamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Vallarpadam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain train 12076 / ...
    2h 26m
    ₹459–1,572

  2. Bus via Kollam

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Ernakulambus bus
    3h 58m
    ₹387–601

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Ernakulambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    3h 56m
    ₹898–3,303

  4. Drive  144.6 km

    1. Drive from Kollam to Vallarpadamcar car 144.6 km
    2h 22m
    ₹1,623–2,343

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Vallarpadamtaxi taxi 144.6 km
    2h 22m
    ₹3,000–3,600

  6. Train via Ernakulam Town

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Towntrain train 16127 / ...
    3h 32m
    ₹440–1,561

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  • Distance: 148.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Kollam, India and Vallarpadam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Ernakulam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kollam to Ernakulam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹550–2,000 and the journey takes 3h 45m. 14 other operators also service this route.

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