Madurai to Kollam

Madurai to Kollam

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Madurai to Kollam Schedule

Madurai to Kollam Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Jayavin Travels AC Sleeper 00:40 - 07:05₹ 1,733
Murahara Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 03:30 - 10:30₹ 1,559
IndiGo Economy 08:45 - 10:55₹ 11,111
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 11:20 - 19:35₹ 910
Air India Economy 13:30 - 01:55₹ 10,470
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 16:10 - 03:32₹ 493
SpiceJet Economy 20:55 - 06:55₹ 8,359
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 23:25 - 08:30₹ 1,040

Transportation from Madurai to Kollam

Facts about the transport from Madurai to Kollam

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport5h 35m
Earliest Departure12:15 AM
Latest Departure11:25 PM
Departures per day7
Distance259 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air India Express, Indian Railways, Jayavin Travels, Murahara Travels, Punchiry Travels

How to get from Madurai to Kollam

Travelling between Madurai and Kollam 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 49.84 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.29.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 13 hours to travel between Madurai and Kollam depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Madurai and Kollam. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h 35m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 12h 25m to reach Kollam.

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

Travelling between Madurai and Kollam can be as cheap as USD 17.29 if you opt for a Punchiry Travels bus and as expensive as USD 49.84 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 Madurai and Kollam ?

  • 7 from Madurai to Kollam starting from 00:40 Madurai until 03:30 Madurai

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Madurai 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 Madurai and Kollam

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 Madurai to Kollam?

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

  • 87% took a train
  • 13% opted for a bus