Kollam to Coorg
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kollam, Kerala to Coorg, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 511 km
Approx Duration: 11.4 hrs
Route overview
Kollam to Coorg is about 511 km by road, roughly 11.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Kollam to Coorg
About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kollam. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 106 km (about 2h 7m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 256. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 406. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 106 km (about 2h 7m of driving) — Arrive in Coorg
By bus: Kollam to Coorg
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Kollam → Coorg. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~511 km Takes about 11h 21m. Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480.
- Arrive in Coorg
By train: Kollam to Coorg
The nearest railway stations are Kollam Jn for Kollam and Kannur (about 70 km away) for Coorg. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp (12202) — departs 09:45 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 06:02 PM at Kannur South, 8h 17m
- Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express (12287) — departs 09:45 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 06:03 PM at Kannur South, 8h 18m
- Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express (12997) — departs 10:10 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 06:02 PM at Kannur South, 7h 52m
- KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12217) — departs 10:10 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 06:02 PM at Kannur South, 7h 52m
- KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp (12483) — departs 10:10 AM from Kollam Jn, arrives 06:02 PM at Kannur South, 7h 52m
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 511 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,720 · Sedan ₹6,740 · SUV ₹8,840 · Innova / MUV ₹9,910 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,540
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹560 · AC Seater ₹920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹820 · AC Sleeper ₹1,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,480
- Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹540 · Third AC ₹750 · Second AC ₹1,050 · First AC ₹1,460
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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