Buses to Kollam
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Kollam, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kollam to Thiruvananthapuram | India | 60 km (37 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Kollam to Alappuzha | India | 73 km (46 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Kollam to Nāgercoil | India | 122 km (76 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Kollam to Tirunelveli | India | 122 km (76 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Kollam to Kochi | India | 123 km (76 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Kollam to Rajapalayam | India | 124 km (77 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Kollam to Kanayannur | India | 126 km (78 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Kollam to Sivakasi | India | 147 km (92 mi) | about 2 h 54 min |
| Kollam to Thoothukudi | India | 171 km (106 mi) | about 3 h 19 min |
| Kollam to Thrissur | India | 186 km (116 mi) | about 3 h 36 min |
| Kollam to Madurai | India | 204 km (127 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Kollam to Palakkad | India | 211 km (131 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Kollam to Mumbai | India | 1,201 km (747 mi) | about 21 h 48 min |
| Kollam to Bengaluru | India | 468 km (291 mi) | about 8 h 39 min |
| Kollam to Hyderabad | India | 967 km (601 mi) | about 17 h 36 min |
| Kollam to Chennai | India | 617 km (384 mi) | about 11 h 20 min |
| Kollam to Surat | India | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 25 h 51 min |
| Kollam to Pune | India | 1,111 km (691 mi) | about 20 h 11 min |
| Kollam to Nagpur | India | 1,390 km (864 mi) | about 25 h 11 min |
| Kollam to Coimbatore | India | 240 km (149 mi) | about 4 h 33 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.