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Kollam to Bangalore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kollam, Kerala to Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh.

607 kmDistance
12.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹21,303
Ertiga₹27,039
Innova₹28,187
Innova Crysta₹34,823
Tempo Traveller (12)₹47,689

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹670
AC Seater₹1,090
Non-AC Sleeper₹970
AC Sleeper₹1,400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,750
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Train
Sleeper₹390
Economy₹640
Third AC₹880
Second AC₹1,240
First AC₹1,730
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Kollam to Bangalore

607 km · ~12h 48m · About 12h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kollam

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 154 km · 3h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 304

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 454

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 154 km · 3h 4m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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: Kollam to Bangalore

607 km · ~13h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kollam

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kollam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kollam → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~607 km

    ~13h 29m|Tentative fare ₹670–₹1,750

  3. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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

By Train: Kollam to Bangalore

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

Direct trains

TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI - HUBLI SF Exp#12778 · Superfast
01:50 PMKollam Jn
14h 12m121 stops
04:02 AM+1dKrishnarajapuram
KANNIYAKUMARI - BANGALORE Island Exp#16525 · Express
02:15 PMKollam Jn
15h 38m117 stops
05:53 AM+1dBaiyyappanahali
Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express#16322 · Express
05:10 PMKollam Jn
14h 53m114 stops
08:03 AM+1dBangalore Cant
KOCHUVELI - BANGALORE Exp#16316 · Express
05:10 PMKollam Jn
15h 18m122 stops
08:28 AM+1dBangalore Cant
Kochuveli-Yesvantpur Garib Rath#12258 · Garib Rath
05:40 PMKollam Jn
14h 29m98 stops
08:09 AM+1dBaiyyappanahali

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.

Kollam to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kollam to Bangalore is about 607 km by road, roughly 12.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 607 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹21,303 · Ertiga ₹27,039 · Innova ₹28,187 · Innova Crysta ₹34,823 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹47,689
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹670 · AC Seater ₹1,090 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹970 · AC Sleeper ₹1,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,750
  • Train: Sleeper ₹390 · Economy ₹640 · Third AC ₹880 · Second AC ₹1,240 · First AC ₹1,730

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Kollam to Bangalore. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Pandalam50 km from Kollam

    Kerala

  2. Ponkunnam100 km from Kollam

    Kerala

  3. Thodupuzha145 km from Kollam

    Kerala

  4. Munnar185 km from Kollam

    Kerala

  5. Coimbatore310 km from Kollam

    Tamil Nadu

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Kollam to Bangalore (about 12.1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Kollam
Suggested from Bangalore's top sights.

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