Kollam to Madurai

Kollam to Madurai

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Kollam to Madurai Schedule

Kollam to Madurai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 03:45 - 12:10₹ 1,305
IndiGo Economy 07:15 - 18:20₹ 9,019
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 12:00 - 18:50₹ 910
Punchiry Travels AC Sleeper 15:00 - 22:00₹ 1,962
Punchiry Travels AC Sleeper 17:15 - 00:45₹ 2,251
Jayavin Travels AC Sleeper 18:00 - 00:20₹ 2,772
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 21:35 - 10:00₹ 593
IndiGo Economy 23:35 - 08:15₹ 11,170

Transportation from Kollam to Madurai

Facts about the transport from Kollam to Madurai

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport6h 20m
Earliest Departure12:00 PM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day7
Distance262 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India Express, Indian Railways, Jayavin Travels, Murahara Travels, Punchiry Travels, SpiceJet

How to get from Kollam to Madurai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 27.70 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 18.68.

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

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 15 hours to travel between Kollam and Madurai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Kollam and Madurai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 6h 20m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 20m to reach Madurai.

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

Travelling between Kollam and Madurai can be as cheap as USD 18.68 if you opt for a Punchiry Travels bus and as expensive as USD 27.70 if you buy a Murahara 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 Madurai ?

  • 7 from Kollam to Madurai starting from 15:00 Kollam until 19:15 Kollam

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Kollam to Madurai 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 Madurai

Jayavin Travels, Murahara Travels, Punchiry 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 Madurai?

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

  • 95% took a train
  • 5% opted for a bus