Kollam to Harda
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Kollam, Kerala to Harda, Madhya Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1944 km
Approx Duration: 43.2 hrs
Route overview
Kollam to Harda is about 1944 km by road, roughly 43.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Kollam to Harda
About 39h of driving split over 5 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.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 47m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 389. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 539. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 689. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 47m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 778. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 928. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1078. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 47m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1166. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1316. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1466. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 47m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1555. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1705. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1855. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 89 km (about 1h 47m of driving) — Arrive in Harda
By bus: Kollam to Harda
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~972 km Takes about 21h 36m. Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 972). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Harda. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Harda. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~972 km Takes about 21h 36m. Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,770.
- Arrive in Harda
By train: Kollam to Harda
The nearest railway stations are Kollam Jn for Kollam and Harda for Harda. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 38h 17m in total: Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express (12997) 10:02 AM Iravipuram to 04:43 PM Kallayi, then ERNAKULAM - NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Mangala Lakshadweep Exp (12617) 05:23 PM Kallayi to 12:19 AM Chhidgaon — change at Kallayi (about 40m wait)
- With one change, 38h 19m in total: KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12217) 10:00 AM Iravipuram to 04:45 PM Kozhikode, then ERNAKULAM - NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Mangala Lakshadweep Exp (12617) 05:30 PM Kozhikode to 12:19 AM Chhidgaon — change at Kozhikode (about 45m wait)
- With one change, 38h 19m in total: KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp (12483) 10:00 AM Iravipuram to 04:52 PM Vellayil, then ERNAKULAM - NEW DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Mangala Lakshadweep Exp (12617) 05:32 PM Vellayil to 12:19 AM Chhidgaon — change at Vellayil (about 40m wait)
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 1944 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,480 · Sedan ₹25,370 · SUV ₹33,200 · Innova / MUV ₹37,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,070
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,140 · AC Seater ₹3,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,110 · AC Sleeper ₹4,470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,490
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,200 · Economy ₹1,970 · Third AC ₹2,750 · Second AC ₹3,920 · First AC ₹5,470
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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