There are 5 ways to get from Tirupati to Kollam by plane, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly from Tirupati, train • 6h 22m
Cheapest option
Train • 15h 17m
3 alternative options
Train to Madras, fly, train • 8h 37m
Bus • 18h 28m
Drive • 10h 56m
Tirupati to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Kollam is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹1,900 and takes 15h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Kollam is to fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Kollam via Kempegowda Bus Station and Lalbaug. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tirupati and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 17m.
The distance between Tirupati and Kollam is 725 km. The road distance is 758.3 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 15h 17m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Tirupati to Kollam, including transfers.
Tirupati to Kollam bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Kollam is to train which takes 15h 17m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,700 and takes 18h 28m.
- Distance: 725.3 km
- Duration: 6h 22m
What companies run services between Tirupati, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹390 - ₹1,900 and the journey takes 15h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupati to Kollam via Kempegowda, Kempegowda Bus Station, Lalbagh West Gate, and Lalbaug in around 18h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹25,000
Flights from Tirupati to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹25,000
Flights from Madras to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600 - ₹14,000
Flights from Madras to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600 - ₹14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Tirupati to Trivandrum via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹31,000
Flights from Madras to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹11,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360 - ₹460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
Train from Tirupati to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130 - ₹750
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130 - ₹180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440 - ₹550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600 - ₹750
Train from Tirupati to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390 - ₹1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390 - ₹500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000 - ₹1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500 - ₹1,900
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Kempegowda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹310 - ₹900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Standard
- ₹310 - ₹700
- Phone
- 0471 - 2463799
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- keralartc.com
Bus from Lalbaug to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600 - ₹1,700
- Website
- https://www.keralartc.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Tirupati to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Tirupati to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Kollam is 758 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Tirupati to Kollam.
There are 380+ hotels available in Kollam. Prices start at ₹849 per night.