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There are 8 ways to get from Mangaluru to Kollam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane IXE - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jntrain train
    4h 49m
    ₹8,623–33,740

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore to Kollam Jntrain train 16603 / ...
    10h 55m
    ₹530–2,660

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangalore to Kasargodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kasargode to Karunagapallibus bus
    13h 36m
    ₹704–1,651

  4. Drive  541.1 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Kollamcar car 541.1 km
    8h 29m
    ₹5,248–7,581

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Kollamtaxi taxi 541.1 km
    8h 29m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kollamtaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    ₹8,503–17,540

  7. Train via Surathkal

    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Kollam Jntrain train 16335
    14h 30m
    ₹677–2,981

  8. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Kozhikodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Aluvabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aluva to Kollambus bus
    15h 30m

Mangaluru to Kollam by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹677Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore to Kollam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mangalore to Kollam via Kasargode and Karunagapalli in around 13h 36m.

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