There are 8 ways to get from Mangaluru to Kollam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXE - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kollamtaxi
5h 42m₹9,703–17,540Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mangalore to Kollam Jntrain 16603 / ...
10h 55m₹530–2,660Bus
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Kasargodebus
- Take the bus from Kasargode to Karunagapallibus
13h 36m₹704–1,651Drive 541.1 km
- Drive from Mangaluru to Kollamcar 541.1 km
8h 29m₹6,065–8,760Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Kollamtaxi 541.1 km
8h 29m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jntrain
4h 49m₹8,623–32,740Train via Surathkal
- Take the train from Surathkal to Kollam Jntrain 16335
14h 30m₹677–2,981Bus via Kozhikode
- Take the bus from Mangaluru to Kozhikodebus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Kollambus
17h 5m
Mangaluru to Kollam by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mangaluru to Kollam is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,700 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Mangaluru to Kollam is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹33,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mangaluru to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Mangalore and arriving at Kollam via Kasargode and Karunagapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Mangaluru to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Mangalore and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Mangaluru and Kollam is 523 km. The road distance is 541.1 km.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Mangaluru to Kollam, including transfers.
Mangaluru to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mangalore station.
Mangaluru to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mangalore station.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Kollam is to train which takes 10h 55m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 13h 36m.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–34,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Surathkal to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mangalore to Kasargode
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kasargode to Karunagapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,100
- Website
- KSRTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Mangaluru to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–15,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Genuine Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 48 50 22 48
- Website
- genuinetaxi.in
Mangalore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 98 45 79 82 34
- Website
- mangaloretaxi.com
Sri Kateel Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 4 2 48 53 34
- Website
- srikateeltravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mangaluru to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kasargode station.
Mangaluru to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mangaluru to Kollam is 541 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Mangaluru to Kollam.
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