There are 8 ways to get from Tirupathi to Kollam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Kollam Jntrain 12626 / ...
15h 23m₹500–3,207Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Shanthi Nagar B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kollambus
18h 34m₹1,086–3,495Drive 757.3 km
- Drive from Tirupathi to Kollamcar 757.3 km
11h 1m₹8,641–12,482Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Kollamtaxi 757.3 km
11h 1m₹12,000–15,000Fly Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TIR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jntrain
9h 21m₹14,987–27,170Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jntrain
8h 34m₹7,981–18,927Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain
10h 55m₹6,316–13,347Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Kollam Jntrain
13h 44m₹8,851–20,677
Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupathi to Kollam is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupathi to Kollam is to train and fly which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupathi to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Kollam via Shanthi Nagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupathi to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
The distance between Tirupathi and Kollam is 828 km. The road distance is 757.3 km.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 15h 23m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 15h 23m to get from Tirupathi to Kollam, including transfers.
Tirupathi to Kollam bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupathi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Kollam is to train which takes 15h 23m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 18h 34m.
What companies run services between Tirupathi, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Kollam Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹410–3,100 and the journey takes 15h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupathi to Kollam via Shanthi Nagar B.S. and Shanthi Nagar in around 18h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Shanthi Nagar B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,000
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tirupathi to Kollam bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Shanthi Nagar B.S. station.
Tirupathi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupathi to Kollam is 757 km. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Tirupathi to Kollam.
There are 739+ hotels available in Kollam.