There are 7 ways to get from Vadalur to Kollam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
13h 27m₹417–3,298Bus
- Take the bus from Vadalur to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulambus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kollambus
14h 50m₹1,003–2,224Drive 534.1 km
- Drive from Vadalur to Kollamcar 534.1 km
8h 15m₹5,180–7,482Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vadalur to Kollamtaxi 534.1 km
8h 15m₹8,500–11,000Taxi to Pondicherry, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the taxi from Vadalur to Pondicherry (PNY)taxi
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane PNY - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jntrain
11h 6m₹12,852–32,192Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kollamtaxi
10h 29m₹8,887–16,948Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram North to Kollam Jntrain
11h 17m₹7,807–18,648
Vadalur to Kollam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vadalur to Kollam is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Vadalur to Kollam is to drive which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Vadalur to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Vadalur and arriving at Kollam via Coimbatore and Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Vadalur to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Vadalur and arriving at Kollam Jn via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Vadalur and Kollam is 573 km. The road distance is 534.1 km.
The best way to get from Vadalur to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 13h 27m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 13h 27m to get from Vadalur to Kollam, including transfers.
Vadalur to Kollam bus services, operated by Vaigai TRAVELS, depart from Vadalur station.
Vadalur to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Vadalur to Kollam is to train which takes 13h 27m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300 and takes 14h 50m.
What companies run services between Vadalur, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹300–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vadalur to Kollam via Coimbatore, Coimbatore, and Ernakulam in around 14h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Trivandrum via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–27,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- Website
- Vaigai TRAVELS
Bus from Vadalur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Vaigai TRAVELS
- Website
- SMKV Travels
Bus from Vadalur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- SMKV Travels
- Website
- Avlt Trans
Bus from Vadalur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Avlt Trans
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Vadalur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Vadalur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Vadalur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Vadalur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹550–1,400
Bus from Vadalur to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–340
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–480
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹290–480
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–11,000
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Vadalur to Kollam bus services, operated by Vaigai TRAVELS, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Vadalur to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vadalur to Kollam is 534 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Vadalur to Kollam.
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