There are 9 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
3h 49m₹6,188–11,140Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
15h 3m₹479–3,744Bus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Kottarakarabus
10h 28m₹1,036–2,989Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Kollam694.5 km
10h 35mDrive 694.5 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollamcar 694.5 km
10h 35m₹7,837–11,319Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
6h 58mFly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kollambus
5h 57m₹6,547–9,770Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Edapally to Kollambus
5h 47m₹6,138–10,305Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollambus
17h 43m₹971–3,354
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹3,800 and takes 15h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at Kollam via Chengalpattu Toll Gate and Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Kollam Jn via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Kollam is 682 km. The road distance is 694.5 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 28m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Chengalpattu Toll Gate station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam is to bus which takes 10h 28m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,800 and takes 15h 3m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Kollam, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Kottarakara once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–2,700 and the journey takes 6h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Chengalpattu Toll Gate to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,700
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Edapally to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Perungalathur to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam is 695 km. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kollam.
There are 722+ hotels available in Kollam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Kollam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.