What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kollam?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kollam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000 and takes 25h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Kollam?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kollam is to fly and train which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹16,000 - ₹33,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kollam?

The distance between Colombo and Kollam is 459 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Kollam without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kollam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 25h 47m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Colombo to Kollam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kollam?

There are 613+ hotels available in Kollam.

Colombo to Kollam - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Kollam by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
2h 43m
₹16,127–32,554
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kollam Jntrain
25h 47m
₹7,211–12,691
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Salembus
5. Take the bus from Salem to Kollambus
27h 28m
₹9,145–12,645

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights

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1hAverage Duration

₹12,652Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kollam.

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Distance: 459.5 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kollam, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kollam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Trivandrum (TRV), take the taxi to Thiruvananthapuram Central, then take the train to Kollam Jn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kollam Jn via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 25h 47m.

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