The Kollam to Palakkad bus route covers approximately 303 kms and takes about 7 hrs 7 mins. A total of 47 direct buses operated by 14 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 00:30, and the last bus leaves at 23:45.
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Major boarding points in Kollam include Aristo Junction, Chavara, Chinnakada, Collectorate, Kottiyam Town, Sakthikulangara, Titanium Chavara, while common drop locations in Palakkad are Chanda Nagar, Chandranagar, Chandranagar Bypass, Kanjikode, Palakkad Bypass, Vadakkancherry, Walaiyar.
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RTC and private operators such as Green Line Express, Surya Connect, Krish Travels, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 366 - INR 2000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



