There are 4 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Valliyurbus
- Take the bus from Valliyur to Kazhakootambus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
5h 25m₹1,875–5,059Train
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₹2,416–3,489Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thoothukudi to Kollamtaxi 215.5 km
3h 20m₹4,900–6,000
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 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Tuticorin and arriving at Kollam via Valliyur, Kazhakkottam and Kaniyapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
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 268 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Thoothukudi to Kollam, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Kollam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tuticorin 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 which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹5,500. 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 Tuticorin to Kollam via Valliyur, Kazhakootam, Kazhakkottam, and Kaniyapuram in around 5h 25m. 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tuticorin to Valliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- punchirytravels.in
Bus from Valliyur to Kazhakootam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- punchirytravels.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Thoothukudi to Kollam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Valliyur 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.
There are 738+ hotels available in Kollam.