There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Madurai to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹260 - ₹400 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kollam is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai Mattuthavani and arriving at Kollam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Madurai and Kollam is 267 km. The road distance is 261.9 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
The train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jn takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Madurai to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Madurai Mattuthavani station.
Madurai to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kollam is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹260 - ₹400 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollam once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–400 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–400
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 73 05 51 24 53
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 45 22 88 89 99
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Madurai to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kollam is 262 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Madurai to Kollam.
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