There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Tirunelveli
best- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Kollambus
5h 55mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kollam Jntrain 16791
6h 40m₹190–1,500Drive 215.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kollamcar 215.5 km
3h 20m₹2,447–3,534Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kollamtaxi 215.5 km
3h 20m₹4,900–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Kollam, Keralabus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Kollam, Kerala
7h 50m
Thoothukudi to Kollam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kollam via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kollam is 264 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam without a car is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 5h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kollam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 5h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Kollam via Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Kesavadasapuram in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Kollam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 99924 52851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
Bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri Kumaran Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Kollam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu station.
Thoothukudi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Kollam is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kollam.
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