There are 7 ways to get from Kollam to Bandipur National Park by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain
- Take the taxi from Nilambur Road to Bandipur National Parktaxi
8h 30m₹2,329–4,912Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain 16349
- Take the bus from Nilambur to Gundalpetbus
12h 35m₹888–2,628Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kollam to Sultan Batherybus
- Take the taxi from Sultan Bathery to Bandipur National Parktaxi
9h 54m₹2,116–3,091Drive 388.2 km
- Drive from Kollam to Bandipur National Parkcar 388.2 km
6h 8m₹4,347–6,278Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Bandipur National Parktaxi 388.2 km
6h 8m₹9,500–12,000Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Bandipur National Parktaxi
6h 12m₹12,398–26,252Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from Gandhipuram to Gudalorebus
14h 49m₹1,268–3,850
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Bandipur National Park is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Bandipur National Park is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Bandipur National Park. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Gudalore via Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Kollam and Bandipur National Park is 396 km. The road distance is 388.2 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Bandipur National Park without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Kollam to Bandipur National Park, including transfers.
Kollam to Bandipur National Park bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Bandipur National Park bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Bandipur National Park is 388 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Kollam to Bandipur National Park.
There are 15+ hotels available in Bandipur National Park.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Bandipur National Park, India?
You can take a bus from Kollam to Bandipur National Park via Gandhipuram and Gudalore in around 14h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kollam Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Sultan Bathery
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,100
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹550–1,100
Bus from Nilambur to Gundalpet
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–200
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹400–2,200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Gandhipuram to Gudalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–12,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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