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Bengaluru to Kollam

The distance from Bengaluru to Kollam is about 584 km by road, roughly 11.5 hours (estimated). The city is well connected by road. National Highways 47 and 208 pass through it.

584 kmDistance

11.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹6520

Sedan₹7690

SUV₹10080

Innova / MUV₹11300

Tempo Traveller₹13150

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹640

AC Seater₹1050

Non-AC Sleeper₹930

AC Sleeper₹1340

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1690

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Train

Sleeper₹380

Economy₹610

Third AC₹850

Second AC₹1200

First AC₹1670

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Bengaluru to Kollam is about 584 km by road, roughly 11.5 hours (estimated). The city is well connected by road. National Highways 47 and 208 pass through it.

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By Car: Bengaluru to Kollam

584 km · ~12h 21m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Bengaluru
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 292
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 442
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
142 km · 2h 50m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kollam
Kollam, Kerala
Hotels in Kollam

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Bengaluru to Kollam

584 km · ~12h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Bengaluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bengaluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Bengaluru → Kollam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~584 km
~12h 59m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,690
Search buses Bengaluru to Kollam
Arrive in Kollam
Kollam, Kerala
Hotels in Kollam

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Bengaluru to Kollam

Nearest railway stations: Bangalore City Jn for Bengaluru, Kollam Jn for Kollam.

Direct trains

MUMBAI CST - TRIVANDRUM Exp#16331 · Express

10:30 AMKrishnarajapuram

15h 10m119 stops

01:40 AM^+1dKollam Jn

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HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast

03:38 PMBaiyyappanahali

13h 27m114 stops

05:05 AM^+1dKollam Jn

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BANGALORE - KOCHUVELI Exp#16315 · Express

05:19 PMBangalore Cant

14h 16m122 stops

07:35 AM^+1dKollam Jn

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Bangalore Tiruvananthapuram Weekly Express#16321 · Express

07:05 PMBangalore Cant

15h115 stops

10:05 AM^+1dKollam Jn

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Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express#12257 · Garib Rath

09:30 PMBaiyyappanahali

13h 40m98 stops

11:10 AM^+1dKollam Jn

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Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.