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Kollam to Barrackpore

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kollam, Kerala to Barrackpore, West Bengal.

2583 kmDistance
51.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28510
Sedan₹33680
SUV₹44060
Innova / MUV₹49280
Tempo Traveller₹57130
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2840
AC Seater₹4650
Non-AC Sleeper₹4130
AC Sleeper₹5940
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7280
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Train
Sleeper₹1580
Economy₹2610
Third AC₹3650
Second AC₹5200
First AC₹7260
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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 Barrackpore

2583 km · ~55h 40m · About 52h of driving split over 6 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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 431

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 581

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 731

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

  7. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 861

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1011

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1161

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

  10. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1292

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1442

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1592

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

  13. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1722

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1872

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2022

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

  16. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2153

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2303

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2453

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

  19. 131 km · 2h 37m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Barrackpore

    Barrackpore, West Bengal

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 Barrackpore

2583 km · ~57h 24m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km

    ~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 861)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Barrackpore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km

    ~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1722)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Barrackpore. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Barrackpore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~861 km

    ~19h 8m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460

  7. Arrive in Barrackpore

    Barrackpore, West Bengal

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 Barrackpore

Nearest railway stations: Kollam Jn for Kollam, Barrackpore for Barrackpore.

Direct trains

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
01:50 PMKollam Jn
44h 14m442 stops
10:04 AM+2dSantragachi Jn
Gurudev Express#12659 · Superfast
05:10 PMKollam Jn
44h 14m383 stops
01:24 PM+2dSantragachi Jn
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
05:40 PMKollam Jn
43h 44m426 stops
01:24 PM+2dSantragachi Jn

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.

Transport Options

Kollam to Barrackpore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kollam to Barrackpore is about 2583 km by road, roughly 51.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2583 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,510 · Sedan ₹33,680 · SUV ₹44,060 · Innova / MUV ₹49,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,130
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,840 · AC Seater ₹4,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,130 · AC Sleeper ₹5,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,280
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,580 · Economy ₹2,610 · Third AC ₹3,650 · Second AC ₹5,200 · First AC ₹7,260

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

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