Kollam to Chennai

Kollam to Chennai

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Kollam to Chennai Schedule

Kollam to Chennai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 03:45 - 20:35₹ 1,590
IndiGo Economy 06:55 - 11:30₹ 10,040
Air India Economy 08:00 - 07:20₹ 17,848
IndiGo Economy 11:50 - 22:30₹ 9,711
IndiGo Economy #6E98613:50 - 15:10₹ 3,880
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 15:40 - 07:40₹ 3,345
Golden Eagle Tours and Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 17:55 - 07:35₹ 3,233
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 18:18 - 10:00₹ 2,140
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 20:13 - 10:25₹ 3,400
Air India Express Economy 23:55 - 09:00₹ 7,402

Transportation from Kollam to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Kollam to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure6:35 AM
Latest Departure11:35 PM
Departures per day1
Distance699 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India Express, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jayavin Travels

How to get from Kollam to Chennai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 22.85 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 22.85.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Kollam and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kollam and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Train does a much slower job and take about 15h 35m to reach Chennai.

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

Travelling between Kollam and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 22.85 if you opt for a Jayavin Travels bus and as expensive as USD 22.85 if you buy a Jayavin Travels Bus 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 Chennai ?

  • 1 from Kollam to Chennai starting from 18:00 Kollam until 18:00 Kollam

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

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 Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 50.15.

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 Chennai

Air India Express, IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Kollam to Chennai 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 Chennai

Jayavin 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 Chennai?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% decided to fly
  • 33% took a train
  • 17% opted for a bus