Where groups travel from Kollam
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kollam to Thiruvananthapuram | about 70 km | about 1.5 hours | A highway run used for the airport; leave extra time for city traffic. | Get a price |
| Kollam to Varkala | about 25 km | about 30 min | A short coastal run; cliff-top parking is tight in the season. | Get a price |
| Kollam to Alappuzha | about 90 km | about 2 hours | Houseboat check-in times are fixed; plan your arrival around them. | Get a price |
| Kollam to Thenmala | about 60 km | about 1 hour | An eco-tourism spot on the hill road; entry timings apply. | Get a price |
| Kollam to Kochi | about 150 km | about 3 hours | A highway run used for Cochin airport. | Get a price |
| Kollam to Sabarimala | about 100 km | about 2 hours | Vehicle access near Nilakkal and Pamba is controlled in the pilgrim season; ask before you book. | Get a price |
| Kollam to Kanyakumari | about 170 km | about 3.5 hours | Tamil Nadu border; the fare screen shows toll and any state charges. | Get a price |
| Kollam to Munnar | about 175 km | about 3.5 hours | A long drive with a ghat road at the end; plan an overnight stay. | Get a price |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose the size for your group
12 to 17 seats
Tempo traveller for families, small offices and short tours.
21 to 26 seats
Mini bus for wedding guests and college groups.
35 to 45 seats
Tourist coach for larger groups and long journeys.
AC or non-AC
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Bus hire for groups in Kollam
Wedding and function
Bring guests to the venue and back with one booking.
School and college tours
A bus for the whole group, with the days and places written down.
Pilgrim groups
Temple and church tours that cover several towns.
Corporate outings
Office trips and team days out.
See before you ask
Photos, seats, amenities and the operator terms are on each bus page where the operator has added them.
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Serving the whole city, including Kollam Junction; KSRTC Kollam Bus Station, Kollam Private Bus Stand bus stands.
When groups hire a bus in Kollam
- Pilgrim groups heading to Sabarimala
- Family groups visiting Ashtamudi and Munroe Island
- School and college tours to Thenmala and Jatayu Earth's Center
- Wedding groups travelling within southern Kerala
Places people go from Kollam
- Ashtamudi Lake
- Thangassery Lighthouse
- Jatayu Earth's Center, Chadayamangalam
- Palaruvi Falls
- Thenmala Eco Tourism
- Kollam Beach
- Munroe Island
Why book with Oray in Kollam
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.
Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
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How it works
- Enter the places, dates and number of people
- See buses with seats, photos and amenities
- Ask for a price or book where the price is shown
- The operator confirms your trip
Questions about bus hire in Kollam
Can I hire a bus in Kollam for a Sabarimala group?
Yes. Use Hire a full bus, choose the dates and the number of seats and send an enquiry for the bus.
Can I rent a tempo traveller for a family trip to Munroe Island?
Yes. Search from Kollam with your dates and compare the buses shown.
What if there is no price on the bus page?
Use Ask for price and the operator replies to your enquiry.
Read before you travel
Sabarimala Pilgrim Group Bus: What to Plan Before the Season Starts
Hiring a bus for a Sabarimala group? What to plan about the season, Nilakkal, halts, driver rest and the vehicle, from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Kochi Airport Taxi for Families Returning from the Gulf: Luggage and Timing
Landing at Kochi airport with a big family and lots of luggage? Choose the right car, plan the early hours and reach Thrissur, Kollam or Alappuzha in comfort.
Booking a Full Bus Online: What Happens After You Ask for a Price
How hiring a full bus works on Oray: search by city and dates, see buses with photos and amenities, ask for a price and what the team does next.
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