There are 4 ways to get from Ooty to Kollam by 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Ooty to Nilambur Roadtaxi
- Take the train from Nilambur Road to Kollam Jntrain 16350
7h 48m₹2,680–4,707Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ooty to Gandhipurambus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kollambus
11h 48m₹481–2,843Drive 399.3 km
- Drive from Ooty to Kollamcar 399.3 km
6h 30m₹4,477–6,466Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ooty to Kollamtaxi 399.3 km
6h 30m₹9,500–12,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ooty to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ooty to Kollam is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ooty to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Ooty and arriving at Kollam via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Ooty and Kollam is 426 km. The road distance is 399.3 km.
The best way to get from Ooty to Kollam without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 48m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Ooty to Kollam, including transfers.
Ooty to Kollam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Ooty station.
Ooty to Kollam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ooty to Kollam is 399 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Ooty to Kollam.
There are 748+ hotels available in Kollam.
What companies run services between Ooty, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a bus from Ooty to Kollam via Coimbatore in around 11h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nilambur Road to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Ooty to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹410–2,200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,400–12,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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