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 Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
5h 38mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16127 / ...
7h 6m₹308–2,408Drive 215.5 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Kollamcar 215.5 km
3h 20m₹2,423–3,500Taxi
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
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, Kesavadasapuram and Kaniyapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Thoothukudi to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Kollam Jn via Maniyachchi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Kollam is 263 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 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 Maniyachchi Jn station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam is to bus via Tirunelveli which takes 5h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 6m.
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, Kesavadasapuram, and Kaniyapuram in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kollam Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
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 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Thoothukudi to Kollam.
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