There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Virudhachalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16102 / ...
10h 48m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
15h 39mDrive 499.8 km
- Drive from Kollam to Virudhachalamcar 499.8 km
8h 8m₹5,629–8,131Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Virudhachalamtaxi 499.8 km
8h 8m₹8,000–10,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
8h 20m₹7,200–15,248
Kollam to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 8h 8m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Kollam and Virudhachalam is 546 km. The road distance is 499.8 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
The train from Kollam Jn to Vridhachalam Jn takes 10h 48m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kollam to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 39m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Virudhachalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Vridhachalam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kollam to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Virudhachalam is 500 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Kollam to Virudhachalam.
There are six+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.