There are 4 ways to get from Anchal to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Punalur to Kollam Jntrain 16730 / ...
1h 18m₹407–1,289Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kollam to Karunagapallibus
- Take the bus from Karunagapalli to Kollambus
1h 24m₹240–428Drive 41.2 km
- Drive from Anchal to Kollamcar 41.2 km
40 min₹462–667Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anchal to Kollamtaxi 41.2 km
40 min₹700–900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anchal to Kollam is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹430 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Anchal to Kollam is to drive which takes 40 min and costs ₹460 - ₹700.
No, there is no direct bus from Anchal to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Kollam via Karunagapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Anchal to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Anchal and Kollam is 58 km. The road distance is 41.2 km.
The best way to get from Anchal to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Anchal to Kollam, including transfers.
Anchal to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Anchal to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Anchal to Kollam is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹430 and takes 1h 24m.
What companies run services between Anchal, Kerala, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Kollam Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–950 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Anchal to Kollam via Kollam and Karunagapalli in around 1h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Karunagapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Karunagapalli to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹26–100
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- ₹700–900
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More Questions & Answers
Anchal to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Karunagapalli station.
Anchal to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchal to Kollam is 41 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Anchal to Kollam.
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