There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to MG Rd by train, plane, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train to Trivandrum, fly
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Take the train from Kollam Jn to Trivandrum Pett
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Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bengaluru (BLR)
Train to Kochi, fly
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Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluva
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Fly from Kochi (COK) to Bengaluru (BLR)
Bus
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Take the bus from Kollam to Bangalore KSRTC
Drive
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Drive from Kollam to MG Rd
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to MG Rd is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,400 and takes 14h 34m.
The quickest way to get from Kollam to MG Rd is to train and fly which costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000 and takes 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to MG Rd. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Mahatma Gandhi Road via City station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
The distance between Kollam and MG Rd is 469 km. The road distance is 643.4 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to MG Rd without a car is to bus which takes 14h 34m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Kollam to MG Rd, including transfers.
Kollam to MG Rd train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to MG Rd is to bus which takes 14h 34m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹1,800 and takes 15h 14m.
The quickest flight from Trivandrum Airport to Bengaluru Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Kollam to MG Rd train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.

- Distance: 468.7 km
- Duration: 4h 40m
What companies run services between Kollam, India and MG Rd, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kollam to Bangalore KSRTC 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹600 - ₹1,400 and the journey takes 13h 49m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Ksr Bengaluru twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370 - ₹1,800 and the journey takes 14h 50m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300 - ₹12,000
Flights from Kochi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300 - ₹12,000

- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kochi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500 - ₹11,000

- Website
- flygofirst.com
Flights from Kochi to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600 - ₹22,000

- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500 - ₹17,000

- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kochi to Bengaluru via Mysore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300 - ₹11,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360 - ₹450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490 - ₹650
Train from Kollam Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140 - ₹800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140 - ₹180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450 - ₹600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600 - ₹800
Train from Kollam Jn to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370 - ₹1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370 - ₹470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000 - ₹1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400 - ₹1,800

- Phone
- 9447071021
- Website
- keralartc.com
Bus from Kollam to Bangalore KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600 - ₹1,400
- Schedules at
- online.keralartc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to MG Rd is 643 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Kollam to MG Rd.
Spicejet and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Trivandrum Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
There are 678+ hotels available in MG Rd. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.