There are 7 ways to get from Valanchery to Kollam by bus, train, 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.
Bus via Kayamkulam
best- Take the bus from Valancherry to Kayamkulambus
6h 49m₹745–3,977Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Valancherry to Thrissurbus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kollam Jntrain 16301 / ...
6h 54m₹667–3,421Drive 261.4 km
- Drive from Valanchery to Kollamcar 261.4 km
4h 6m₹2,967–4,286Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valanchery to Kollamtaxi 261.4 km
4h 6m₹4,300–5,500Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Valanchery to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)taxi
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CCJ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
7h 47m₹9,257–18,427Bus
- Take the bus from Kuttipuram to Kollambus
6h 50m₹739–2,324Train
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kollam Jntrain 12075 / ...
7h 15m₹709–4,424
Valanchery to Kollam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valanchery to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Valanchery to Kollam is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Valanchery to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Valancherry and arriving at Kollam via Kayamkulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Valanchery to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Kuttippuram and arriving at Kollam Jn via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Valanchery and Kollam is 282 km. The road distance is 261.4 km.
The best way to get from Valanchery to Kollam without a car is to bus via Kayamkulam which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹700 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Valanchery to Kollam, including transfers.
Valanchery to Kollam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Valancherry station.
Valanchery to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shoranur Jn station.
The best way to get from Valanchery to Kollam is to bus via Kayamkulam which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹700 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹4,500 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Valanchery, India and Kollam, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Valancherry to Kayamkulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹700–2,100 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Shoranur Jn to Kollam Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Trivandrum via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thrisur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Valancherry to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Valancherry to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Valanchery to Kollam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kayamkulam station.
Valanchery to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valanchery to Kollam is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Valanchery to Kollam.
There are 760+ hotels available in Kollam.