There are 8 ways to get from Pondicherry University to Kollam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilaibus
- Take the bus from Kaliyakkavilai to Kollambus
9h 16m₹1,033–2,311Train
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
13h 54m₹695–3,752Drive 605.7 km
- Drive from Pondicherry University to Kollamcar 605.7 km
9h 31m₹6,829–9,863Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pondicherry University to Kollamtaxi 605.7 km
9h 31m₹10,000–12,000Fly Pondicherry to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
9h 11m₹11,435–21,456Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Moratandi Toll to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollambus
15h 36m₹1,527–2,815Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
8h 41m₹6,276–13,922Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
11h 50m
Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pondicherry University to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Pondicherry University to Kollam is to train and fly which takes 8h 41m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pondicherry University to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Jipmer and arriving at Kollam via Kaliyakkavilai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Pondicherry University to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kollam Jn via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
The distance between Pondicherry University and Kollam is 712 km. The road distance is 605.7 km.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Pondicherry University to Kollam, including transfers.
Pondicherry University to Kollam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, depart from Jipmer station.
Pondicherry University to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Pondicherry University to Kollam is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,800 and takes 13h 54m.
What companies run services between Pondicherry University, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pondicherry University to Kollam via Jipmer and Kaliyakkavilai in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Villupuram Jn to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
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 Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Jipmer to Kaliyakkavilai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,800
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kaliyakkavilai to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–400
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from Moratandi Toll to Mattuthavani Omni Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,100
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pondicherry University to Kollam bus services, operated by Parveen Travels, arrive at Kaliyakkavilai station.
Pondicherry University to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pondicherry University to Kollam is 606 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Pondicherry University to Kollam.
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