Kollam to Kerala

Kollam to Kerala

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Kollam to Kerala Schedule

Kollam to Kerala Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 01:35 - 04:45₹ 1,115
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 02:30 - 05:40₹ 1,845
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 05:50 - 09:35₹ 960
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 07:51 - 11:15₹ 1,115
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 08:40 - 11:40₹ 780
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 10:25 - 18:00₹ 493
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 12:08 - 14:15₹ 910
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 15:47 - 19:00₹ 383
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 17:15 - 20:40₹ 413
Kohinoor Travels AC Sleeper 18:00 - 04:30₹ 1,269
A1 Travels AC Seater 20:45 - 04:00₹ 1,040
Madhavi Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 22:20 - 05:50₹ 1,154

Transportation from Kollam to Kerala

Facts about the transport from Kollam to Kerala

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure1:35 AM
Latest Departure10:45 PM
Departures per day128
Distance709 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAadithya Travels, Air India Express, BLM Transports, Blue Bird Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Kallada Travels, Kohinoor Travels, Liyas Tours, Madhavi Travels, Murahara Travels

How to get from Kollam to Kerala

Travelling between Kollam and Kerala is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 76.40 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.17.

How long does it take to get from Kollam to Kerala?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Kollam and Kerala depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kollam and Kerala. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 11h 25m to reach Kerala.

How much does it cost to get from Kollam to Kerala?

Travelling between Kollam and Kerala can be as cheap as USD 4.17 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 76.40 if you buy a IndiGo flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kollam and Kerala ?

  • 100 from Kollam to Kerala starting from 01:35 Kollam until 22:03 Kollam
  • 24 from Kollam to Kerala starting from 15:00 Kollam until 22:45 Kollam
  • 4 from Kollam to Kerala starting from 08:40 Thiruvananthapuram Airport until 13:00 Thiruvananthapuram Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kollam to Kerala.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kollam to Kerala, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 59.93.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kollam and Kerala

Air India Express, IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Kollam to Kerala overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kollam and Kerala

Aadithya Travels, BLM Transports, Blue Bird Travels, Kallada Travels, Kohinoor Travels, Liyas Tours, Madhavi Travels, Murahara Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kollam to Kerala?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other