Kerala to Kollam

Kerala to Kollam

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Kerala to Kollam Schedule

Kerala to Kollam Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 01:15 - 04:00₹ 413
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 02:10 - 05:07₹ 1,165
Indian Railways CC - AC Chair Class 04:05 - 07:22₹ 670
Air India Express Economy 06:45 - 07:20₹ 6,501
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 09:35 - 17:37₹ 493
IndiGo Economy #6E725510:55 - 11:45₹ 5,128
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 12:00 - 16:02₹ 1,115
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 15:00 - 18:32₹ 413
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 16:20 - 19:37₹ 348
A1 Travels AC Seater 19:30 - 04:45₹ 924
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 21:10 - 04:32₹ 1,890
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 23:58 - 02:47₹ 910

Transportation from Kerala to Kollam

Facts about the transport from Kerala to Kollam

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure12:07 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day152
Distance709 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAadithya Travels, Air India Express, Air Vistara, BLM Transports, Blue Bird Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Kallada Travels, Kohinoor Travels, Liyas Tours, Madhavi Travels

How to get from Kerala to Kollam

Travelling between Kerala and Kollam 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 84.14 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 Kerala to Kollam?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 16 hours to travel between Kerala and Kollam depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kerala and Kollam. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h 45m to reach Kollam.

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

Travelling between Kerala and Kollam can be as cheap as USD 4.17 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 84.14 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 Kerala and Kollam ?

  • 123 from Kerala to Kollam starting from 00:07 Ernakulam Town North until 23:15 Ernakulam Town North
  • 22 from Kerala to Kollam starting from 01:00 Kozhikode until 23:30 Thalassery
  • 7 from Kerala to Kollam starting from 09:10 Kochi Airport India until 16:20 Kozhikode Airport

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

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 Kerala to Kollam, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 61.44.

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 Kerala and Kollam

Air India Express, Air Vistara, IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Kerala to Kollam 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 Kerala and Kollam

Aadithya Travels, BLM Transports, Blue Bird Travels, Kallada Travels, Kohinoor Travels, Liyas Tours, Madhavi 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 Kerala to Kollam?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 55% opted for a bus
  • 27% decided to fly
  • 18% took a train