There are 6 ways to get from Sabarimala to Kollam by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Vandiperiyar to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Kollam Jntrain 16328 / ...
7h 29m₹996–2,089Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Kayamkulamtaxi
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kollambus
3h 37m₹3,037–3,653Bus
- Take the bus from Vandiperiyar to Kottarakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Kollambus
13h 37m₹1,156–1,729Drive 171.6 km
- Drive from Sabarimala to Kollamcar 171.6 km
3h 12m₹1,925–2,780Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Kollamtaxi 171.6 km
3h 12m₹3,800–4,600Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Sabarimala to Punalurtaxi
- Take the train from Punalur to Kollam Jntrain 16730 / ...
3h 48m₹3,338–4,753
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sabarimala to Kollam is to bus and train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Sabarimala to Kollam is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Sabarimala to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Vandiperiyar and arriving at Kollam via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
The distance between Sabarimala and Kollam is 218 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.
The best way to get from Sabarimala to Kollam without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 29m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Sabarimala to Kollam, including transfers.
Sabarimala to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Vandiperiyar station.
Sabarimala to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottarakkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sabarimala to Kollam is 172 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Sabarimala to Kollam.
There are 713+ hotels available in Kollam.
What companies run services between Sabarimala, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sabarimala to Kollam via Vandiperiyar and Kottarakara in around 13h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chengannur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Punalur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Vandiperiyar to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kayamkulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Vandiperiyar to Kottarakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–480
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹370–480
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–390
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–4,600
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