Madurai to Kollam

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Madurai to Kollam Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Cab Expresso	Economy 3pax	Any time	+9h 30m	$130.56
Bus	Punchiry Travels	AC Sleeper	00:40	07:00	$30.70
Bus	Punchiry Travels	AC Sleeper	01:10	07:30	$19.73
Bus	Vee Vee Bus	AC Sleeper	01:29	06:50	$19.73
Bus	Murahara Travels	AC Sleeper	01:45	09:30	$28.51
Bus	Punchiry Travels	AC Sleeper	02:10	08:45	$30.70
Bus	Vetri Travels	AC Sleeper	02:30	08:15	$9.62
Bus	Vee Vee Bus	AC Seater	02:55	09:15	$34.06
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	03:25	11:15	$7.58
Bus	Punchiry Travels	AC Sleeper	03:45	10:30	$30.70
Bus	Punchiry Travels	AC Sleeper	04:10	10:30	$18.63
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	11:35	19:40	$5.75
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	15:45	02:47	$9.77
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	18:45	01:32	$7.05
Train	Indian Railways	3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper	23:20	08:20	$7.05

How to get from Madurai to Kollam

Travelling between Madurai and Kollam is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 32.57 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 24.13.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 13 hours to travel between Madurai and Kollam depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Madurai and Kollam. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h 35m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 12h 25m to reach Kollam.

How much does it cost to get from Madurai to Kollam?

Travelling between Madurai and Kollam can be as cheap as USD 24.13 if you opt for a Murahara Travels bus and as expensive as USD 32.57 if you buy a Punchiry 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.

How many trips per day are there between Madurai and Kollam ?

5 from Madurai to Kollam starting from 01:00 Madurai until 02:45 Madurai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Madurai to Kollam.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Madurai to Kollam overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

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.

Companies operating bus routes between Madurai and Kollam

Murahara Travels, Punchiry Travels

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

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.

Companies offering charters between Madurai and Kollam

Cab Expresso

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Madurai to Kollam?

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

98% took a train
2% opted for a bus

Transportation from Madurai to Kollam

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Madurai to Kollam