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Kollam to Payyanur

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

507 kmDistance
10.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5680
Sedan₹6690
SUV₹8770
Innova / MUV₹9830
Tempo Traveller₹11450
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹560
AC Seater₹910
Non-AC Sleeper₹810
AC Sleeper₹1170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1470
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Train
Sleeper₹330
Economy₹540
Third AC₹740
Second AC₹1040
First AC₹1450
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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 Payyanur

507 km · ~10h 48m · About 10h 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. 104 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 254

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 404

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

  5. 104 km · 2h 4m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Payyanur

    Payyanur, Kerala

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 Payyanur

507 km · ~11h 16m · 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 → Payyanur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~507 km

    ~11h 16m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,470

  3. Arrive in Payyanur

    Payyanur, Kerala

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 Payyanur

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

Direct trains

Kochuveli-Dehradun Weekly Express#12287 · Superfast
09:45 AMKollam Jn
8h 54m86 stops
06:39 PMPayyanur
KOCHUVELI - MUMBAI LTT Garib Rath Exp#12202 · Garib Rath
09:45 AMKollam Jn
8h 54m88 stops
06:39 PMPayyanur
Tirunelveli - Hapa (Biweekly) SF Express#12997 · Superfast
10:10 AMKollam Jn
8h 29m88 stops
06:39 PMPayyanur
KOCHUVELI - CHANDIGARH Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp#12217 · Sampark Kranti
10:10 AMKollam Jn
8h 30m91 stops
06:40 PMPayyanur
KOCHUVELI - AMRITSAR SF Exp#12483 · Superfast
10:10 AMKollam Jn
8h 30m91 stops
06:40 PMPayyanur

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 Payyanur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kollam to Payyanur is about 507 km by road, roughly 10.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 507 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,680 · Sedan ₹6,690 · SUV ₹8,770 · Innova / MUV ₹9,830 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,450
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹560 · AC Seater ₹910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹810 · AC Sleeper ₹1,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,470
  • Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹540 · Third AC ₹740 · Second AC ₹1,040 · First AC ₹1,450

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

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