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Chennai to Kollam

The distance from Chennai to Kollam is about 769 km by road, roughly 15.5 hours (estimated). The city is well connected by road. National Highways 47 and 208 pass through it.

769 kmDistance

15.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹8560

Sedan₹10100

SUV₹13220

Innova / MUV₹14810

Tempo Traveller₹17220

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹850

AC Seater₹1380

Non-AC Sleeper₹1230

AC Sleeper₹1770

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2200

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Train

Sleeper₹490

Economy₹800

Third AC₹1110

Second AC₹1570

First AC₹2180

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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 Chennai to Kollam is about 769 km by road, roughly 15.5 hours (estimated). The city is well connected by road. National Highways 47 and 208 pass through it.

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By Car: Chennai to Kollam

769 km · ~16h 43m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Chennai
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 385
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 535
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 685
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
85 km · 1h 41m 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: Chennai to Kollam

769 km · ~17h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Chennai → Kollam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km
~17h 5m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200
Search buses Chennai 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: Chennai to Kollam

Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Kollam Jn for Kollam.

Direct trains

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast

03:15 PMChennai Central

13h 50m144 stops

05:05 AM^+1dKollam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06001 · Superfast

03:15 PMChennai Central

14h 30m148 stops

05:45 AM^+1dKollam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Chennai Central Kollam (Weekly) SF Special#06011 · Superfast

03:15 PMChennai Central

14h 30m148 stops

05:45 AM^+1dKollam Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast

03:25 PMChennai Central

14h 35m148 stops

06:00 AM^+1dKollam Jn

2A3ASLFCRunning days & live status ↗

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast

07:45 PMChennai Central

14h 10m143 stops

09:55 AM^+1dKollam Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.