There are 6 ways to get from Mannarkkad to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melattur to Kollam Jntrain 16350
6h 3m₹802–2,399Train via Palakkad
cheapest- Take the train from Palghat Town to Kollam Jntrain 16344
9h 19m₹267–1,819Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kollambus
8h 22m₹397–2,219Drive 285.4 km
- Drive from Mannarkkad to Kollamcar 285.4 km
4h 23m₹3,203–4,626Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannarkkad to Kollamtaxi 285.4 km
4h 23m₹6,000–7,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Thrissurbus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kollam Jntrain 16301 / ...
8h 48m₹327–1,979
Mannarkkad to Kollam by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannarkkad to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹390 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mannarkkad to Kollam is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannarkkad to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Mannarkad and arriving at Kollam via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Mannarkkad to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Melattur and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Mannarkkad and Kollam is 329 km. The road distance is 285.4 km.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Mannarkkad to Kollam, including transfers.
Mannarkkad to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Mannarkkad to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melattur station.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Kollam is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹390 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Mannarkkad, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Melattur to Kollam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palakkad to Kollam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹350–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Melattur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Thrisur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Palghat Town to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,100
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90–360
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Mannarkkad to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Mannarkkad to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannarkkad to Kollam is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Mannarkkad to Kollam.
There are 738+ hotels available in Kollam.