There are 7 ways to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thrisur
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Palakkad
- Take the train from Palghat Town to Namakkal
11h 18m₹471–3,166Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Salem Jn16316 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Namakkal06237 / ...
11h 41m₹414–3,216Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass
14h 35m₹884–2,707Drive 403.5 km
- Drive from Kollam to Nāmakkal403.5 km
6h 24m₹4,289–6,195Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Nāmakkal403.5 km
6h 24m₹8,000–10,000Train, fly to Salem, taxi
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Salem (SXV)TRV - SXV
- Take the taxi from Salem (SXV) to Nāmakkal
7h 18m₹5,940–16,868Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkal
7h 32m₹5,930–15,998
Kollam to Nāmakkal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Nāmakkal. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass via Ambalapuzha and FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Nāmakkal. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Namakkal via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Kollam and Nāmakkal is 565 km. The road distance is 403.5 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 18m and costs ₹470 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal, including transfers.
Kollam to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Nāmakkal is to bus which takes 14h 35m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 41m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Nāmakkal, India?
You can take a bus from Kollam to FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass via Ambalapuzha, Trivandrum, and FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kollam Jn to Namakkal via Salem Jn in around 11h 41m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Salem via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Palghat Town to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Salem Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thrissur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Namakkal - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–10,000
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Orampo Taxi Service
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 50 94 44 90
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Cabigo
- Phone
- +91 88 85 77 72 22
- Website
- cabigo.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kollam to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Nāmakkal is 403 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Kollam to Nāmakkal.
There are 21+ hotels available in Nāmakkal.