There are 4 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Alappuzha to Kollam by train
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The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹95 - ₹180 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kollam is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kollam. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kollam is 84 km. The road distance is 81.7 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100.
The train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Alappuzha to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kollam is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹95 - ₹180 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Alappuzha to Kollam every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹95–180 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–180
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,200
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kollam station.
Alappuzha to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kollam is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Alappuzha to Kollam.
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