The Kollam to Payyanur bus route covers approximately 443 kms and takes about 11 hrs 11 mins. A total of 8 direct buses operated by 7 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 15:45, and the last bus leaves at 22:00.
Major boarding points in Kollam include Chinnakada, Kottiyam Town, Sakthikulangara, Titanium Chavara, while common drop locations in Payyanur are Panambur.
RTC and private operators such as Madhavi Travels, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 658 - INR 3300.00 depending on the bus type and features.



