There are 5 ways to get from Tirunelveli to Kollam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Thiruvananthapuram
best- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 22627 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain 20632 / ...
4h 21m₹290–2,219Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kollam Jntrain 16127 / ...
4h 52m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoorbus FlixBus IN4430
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kollambus
4h 54m₹380–861Drive 160.7 km
- Drive from Tirunelveli to Kollamcar 160.7 km
2h 31m₹1,815–2,622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Kollamtaxi 160.7 km
2h 31m₹3,700–4,500
Tirunelveli to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Kollam is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Kollam is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirunelveli to Kollam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai and arriving at Kollam via Trivandrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Tirunelveli and Kollam is 208 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Kollam without a car is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Tirunelveli to Kollam, including transfers.
Tirunelveli to Kollam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Tirunelveli to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirunelveli station.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Kollam is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹380 - ₹900 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Tirunelveli, India and Kollam, India?
You can take a train from Tirunelveli to Kollam Jn via Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to Kollam via FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor and Trivandrum in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tirunelveli to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tirunelveli to Kollam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor station.
Tirunelveli to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Kollam is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Tirunelveli to Kollam.
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