| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +11h 24m | $541.44 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper | 07:08 | 23:05 | $12.06 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper | 10:40 | 03:30 | $14.78 | |
Bus | Essaar | AC Sleeper | 13:20 | 08:00 | $25.22 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 14:55 | 06:00 | $5.09 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 16:05 | 07:45 | $13.16 | |
Bus | Vee Vee Bus | AC Sleeper | 17:00 | 07:30 | $15.82 | |
Bus | Vee Vee Bus | AC Sleeper | 17:35 | 08:05 | $14.38 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper | 17:53 | 09:10 | $11.91 | |
Bus | Vetri Travels | AC Sleeper | 18:15 | 07:55 | $18.15 | |
Bus | Vetri Travels | AC Sleeper | 18:45 | 08:25 | $18.15 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper | 20:13 | 10:25 | $11.80 |
Travelling between Kollam and Chennai is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 31.36 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 27.14.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Kollam and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kollam and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 15h 35m to reach Chennai.
Travelling between Kollam and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 27.14 if you opt for a Jayavin Travels bus and as expensive as USD 31.36 if you buy a Golden Eagle Tours and Travels Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kollam to Chennai.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Air India Express, IndiGo
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Golden Eagle Tours and Travels, Jayavin Travels
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
TaxiBazaar
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $8 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:35 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 699 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air India Express, Golden Eagle Tours and Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jayavin Travels, TaxiBazaar |