There are 5 ways to get from Palayam to Kollam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum Central to Attingalbus
- Take the bus from Attingal to Kollambus
2h 20m₹535–2,537Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eraniel to Kollam Jntrain 06426 / ...
3h 38m₹436–1,539Train via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 06426 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 20632 / ...
2h 54m₹536–2,339Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from Palayam to Kollamcar 122.6 km
2h 2m₹1,379–1,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palayam to Kollamtaxi 122.6 km
2h 2m₹2,900–3,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palayam to Kollam is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Palayam to Kollam is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Palayam to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum Central and arriving at Kollam via Attingal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Palayam to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Eraniel and arriving at Kollam Jn via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Palayam and Kollam is 128 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Palayam to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Palayam to Kollam, including transfers.
Palayam to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum Central station.
Palayam to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Eraniel station.
The best way to get from Palayam to Kollam is to bus which takes 2h 20m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train via Thiruvananthapuram, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,400 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Palayam to Kollam via Trivandrum Central, Attingal, and Attingal in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Palayam to Kollam Jn via Eraniel and Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Eraniel to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum Central to Attingal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Attingal to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Attingal to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,900
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
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More Questions & Answers
Palayam to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Attingal station.
Palayam to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palayam to Kollam is 123 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Palayam to Kollam.
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