There are 5 ways to get from Pillayarpatti to Kollam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kollambus
7h₹1,318–3,735Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16362 / ...
8h 38m₹554–2,183Drive 329.2 km
- Drive from Pillayarpatti to Kollamcar 329.2 km
5h 12m₹3,220–4,652Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pillayarpatti to Kollamtaxi 329.2 km
5h 12m₹5,500–6,500Bus via Kollam
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollambus
9h 57m₹1,088–2,835
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pillayarpatti to Kollam is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Pillayarpatti to Kollam is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Pillayarpatti to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Kollam via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Pillayarpatti to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Pillayarpatti and Kollam is 340 km. The road distance is 329.2 km.
The best way to get from Pillayarpatti to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Pillayarpatti to Kollam, including transfers.
Pillayarpatti to Kollam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Pillayarpatti to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pillayarpatti to Kollam is to bus which takes 7h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Pillayarpatti, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pillayarpatti to Kollam via Kovilpatti and Madurai in around 7h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,300
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Pillayarpatti to Kollam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Pillayarpatti to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pillayarpatti to Kollam is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Pillayarpatti to Kollam.
There are 731+ hotels available in Kollam.