There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Kollam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Madurai to Kollam by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kollam is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai and arriving at Kollam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Madurai and Kollam is 269 km. The road distance is 261.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,300.
The bus from Madurai to Kollam takes 4h 53m including transfers and departs once daily.
Madurai to Kollam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Madurai station.
Madurai to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kollam is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹260 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kollam, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Madurai to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹490–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–410
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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Booking & Getting There
Madurai to Kollam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kollam station.
Madurai to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kollam is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Madurai to Kollam.
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