There are 4 ways to get from Palakkad to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Palakkad to Kollam by train
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The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Kollam is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palakkad and arriving at Kollam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palakkad and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Palakkad and Kollam is 304 km. The road distance is 265.5 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Palakkad to Kollam Jn takes 5h 17m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Palakkad to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kollam is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Kollam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 17m. 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. Kallada Tours and Travels also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Palakkad to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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Booking & Getting There
Palakkad to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Palakkad to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Kollam is 265 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Palakkad to Kollam.
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