There are 7 ways to get from Virudhachalam to Kollam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16101 / ...
11h 13m₹300–2,400Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Kollambus
16h 20mDrive 508.6 km
- Drive from Virudhachalam to Kollamcar 508.6 km
7h 53m₹5,734–8,283Taxi
- Take the taxi from Virudhachalam to Kollamtaxi 508.6 km
7h 53m₹8,000–10,000Train 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 Central to Kollam Jntrain
7h 37m₹5,927–12,813Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
9h 21m₹10,803–16,883Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvananthapuram, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollambus
10h 46m
Virudhachalam to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virudhachalam to Kollam is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Virudhachalam to Kollam is to train and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Virudhachalam to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kollam via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 13m.
The distance between Virudhachalam and Kollam is 546 km. The road distance is 508.6 km.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
The train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kollam Jn takes 11h 13m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Virudhachalam to Kollam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Virudhachalam to Kollam is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between Virudhachalam, 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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Kollam via Palani in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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 Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palani to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Kaniyapuram to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹60–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Virudhachalam to Kollam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Virudhachalam to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virudhachalam to Kollam is 509 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Virudhachalam to Kollam.
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