There are 4 ways to get from Pollachi to Kollam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Kollam Jntrain 16344
7h 42m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakkudy to Ernakulambus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Kollambus
9h 2m₹409–1,507Drive 297.7 km
- Drive from Pollachi to Kollamcar 297.7 km
4h 27m₹3,171–4,579Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pollachi to Kollamtaxi 297.7 km
4h 27m₹6,500–8,000
Pollachi to Kollam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pollachi to Kollam is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Pollachi to Kollam is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Pollachi to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Pollachi and arriving at Kollam via Palakkad, Chalakkudy, Ernakulam and Chertala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pollachi Jn and arriving at Kollam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Pollachi and Kollam is 363 km. The road distance is 297.7 km.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Pollachi Jn to Kollam Jn takes 7h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.
Pollachi to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pollachi station.
Pollachi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pollachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Kollam is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹400 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Pollachi, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pollachi Jn to Kollam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pollachi to Kollam via Palakkad, Chalakkudy, Ernakulam, and Chertala in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pollachi Jn to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Pollachi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palakkad to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–450
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chalakkudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chertala to Kollam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Chalakkudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹410–600
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Pollachi to Kollam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Pollachi to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pollachi to Kollam is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Pollachi to Kollam.
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