There are 6 ways to get from Poochakkal to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Cherthala
best- Take the train from Cherthala to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
2h 8m₹626–1,775Train
cheapest- Take the train from Turavur to Kollam Jntrain 16341 / ...
2h 28m₹489–1,601Bus via Karunagapalli
- Take the bus from Chertala to Karunagapallibus
- Take the bus from Karunagapalli to Kollambus
2h 25m₹575–811Drive 117.7 km
- Drive from Poochakkal to Kollamcar 117.7 km
1h 51m₹1,152–1,664Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poochakkal to Kollamtaxi 117.7 km
1h 51m₹2,500–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Cherthala to Kollambus
3h 39m₹564–2,525
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poochakkal to Kollam is to bus via Karunagapalli which costs ₹550 - ₹850 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Poochakkal to Kollam is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Poochakkal to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Chertala and arriving at Kollam via Karunagapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Poochakkal to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Cherthala and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Poochakkal and Kollam is 124 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.
The best way to get from Poochakkal to Kollam without a car is to train via Cherthala which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Poochakkal to Kollam, including transfers.
Poochakkal to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chertala station.
Poochakkal to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherthala station.
The best way to get from Poochakkal to Kollam is to train via Cherthala which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Karunagapalli, which costs ₹550 - ₹850 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Poochakkal, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherthala to Kollam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poochakkal to Kollam via Chertala and Karunagapalli in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherthala to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Turavur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chertala to Karunagapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Karunagapalli to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹26–100
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Cherthala to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Cherthala to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Poochakkal to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Karunagapalli station.
Poochakkal to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poochakkal to Kollam is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Poochakkal to Kollam.
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