Mysore to Kollam Tempo Traveller for Families and Friends
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Ashtamudi Lake
Calm water with coconut palms. The van parks near the entry.
Thangassery Lighthouse
The van parks near the entry. Near the old Portuguese area.
Munroe Island
About 25 km from Kollam. Easy in a tempo traveller.
Sasthamkotta Lake
The tempo traveller waits close by. Quiet, with a temple on the shore.
Distance
545 km
From Mysore
Time
About 11.5 to 12 hr
Via Gundlupet, Thrissur and Alappuzha
Starting from
₹ 31200
4 days, 1,200 km, 12 seater
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12 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC12 Seats
₹30,764 ₹37,148
+ ₹5448 (Taxes & Charges)
8 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC8 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
9 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC9 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
10 Seater Tempo Traveller Executive A/C 1/1
LUXURYAC10 Seats
₹35,520 ₹42,886
+ ₹6286 (Taxes & Charges)
13 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC13 Seats
₹37,848 ₹45,705
+ ₹6705 (Taxes & Charges)
14 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/1
NORMALAC14 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
15 Seater Tempo Traveller Luxury A/C 2/2
NORMALAC15 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
16 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC16 Seats
₹40,176 ₹48,524
+ ₹7124 (Taxes & Charges)
17 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC17 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
18 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC18 Seats
₹42,604 ₹51,443
+ ₹7543 (Taxes & Charges)
20 Seater Tempo Traveller A/C 2/2
NORMALAC20 Seats
₹43,900
+ ₹7776 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
60 km
115 km
180 km
210 km
330 km
405 km
460 km
545 km
Group pickup
At six the tempo traveller collects the family from one address in Mysuru, with 9 to 20 seats and room for holiday luggage. Coming back on a Sunday or public holiday? Plan to reach Mysore by seven in the evening, when the palace is lit with its thousands of bulbs for nearly an hour. Today we leave by the Nanjangud highway for Wayanad and the coast. Kollam is 545 km away, so the van stops for the night at Thrissur.
Tea and fuel
Sixty km into the trip, Gundlupet gets a quick tea while the van takes on diesel. The next town, Sulthan Bathery, lies about 55 km further along NH 766, and something like 25 km of that road passes through protected forest that is shut to all traffic from nine at night until six in the morning; we therefore cross it only in daylight, going and returning. A proper breakfast is planned in Bathery, where the choice is far better than here.
Breakfast
The family breakfasts in Sulthan Bathery, 115 km from Mysore and roughly 900 m up in the Wayanad hills. Close to the centre stands a Jain basadi of the Digambara sect, thought to go back to the 13th century; its carved granite pillars repay five quiet minutes once everyone has eaten. Half an hour is the allowance for a dozen. After breakfast the road climbs gently to Kalpetta, about 25 km on, before plunging down the Thamarassery churam.
Ghat descent
At the foot of the churam lies Thamarassery, 180 km from home. A rule in force since 3 June 2026 keeps big trucks, tankers and container lorries off the ghat from 6 am to 8 pm while bends 6, 7 and 8 are widened, so a daytime van meets lighter traffic, though the heavy vehicles pour through after dark. We do not stop in the town. Lunch in Kozhikode is about 30 km further, along a busy but level road.
Lunch
Kozhikode, 210 km along, is where the family eats lunch. Afterwards, walk a few minutes into SM Street, where banana chips are fried in great vats while you watch and pazham pori, ripe plantain dipped in batter, comes hot from the pan; both travel well as snacks for the afternoon. Allow forty five minutes in all. The van then follows the coastal highway south for roughly 120 km to Thrissur and the night's hotel.
Night halt
Thrissur, 330 km out, is where the family spends the night. The two shrines that lead Thrissur's Pooram, Paramekkavu Bhagavathi and Thiruvambadi Sri Krishna, stand within a short stroll of the central Vadakkumnathan temple, a pleasant evening walk from most hotels. The tempo traveller is parked at your hotel until morning. Tomorrow's run is shorter, around 215 km to Kollam, passing Kochi and Alleppey, so the second day feels relaxed.
Drive through
Next morning the van rounds Kochi, 405 km from Mysore. Art lovers should know the city has staged the Kochi Muziris Biennale since 2012; if your holiday overlaps with it, a separate day here is well spent. For now the driver holds to the main highway, keeping clear of the island lanes, and swings south onto NH66. Alleppey is roughly 55 km ahead, a little over an hour away, and tea waits there.
Tea halt
Alleppey, 460 km into the journey, gives everyone twenty minutes for tea. Families with an interest in church history might note Kokkamangalam, near the town, said to be one of seven churches founded in the time of St Thomas; it would make a short detour on the drive home. Today it is tea, toilets and a quick stretch by the van. The final 85 km to Kollam run down NH66.
Drop at your stay
After about eleven hours at the wheel over two days, the tempo traveller reaches Kollam. Tonight, ask the hotel kitchen about two local favourites named by Kerala food writers, vettu kekku, a crunchy fried sweet, and kingfish cooked in plantain leaf. We unload the bags at reception and the van parks for the stay. Varkala, with its cliffs and beach, is only 29 or 30 km to the south. Rest well tonight.
A family of 12 planning a Mysore to Kollam tempo traveller trip with a houseboat day? Split the drive over two days; the coast road is slow in towns. The driver meets you at your house in Mysore or the railway station, in Mysuru city. We have operated tempo traveller on rent in Mysore since 2009.
Route | One way | Kollam and back | Time by tempo traveller |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Kollam via Gundlupet, Thrissur and Alappuzha | About 545 km | About 1,090 km | About 11.5 to 12 hr with stops |
The return run to Kollam comes to around 1090 km, and four days at 300 km each makes 1200 km billed. A 12 seater at ₹24/km makes it ₹31,200. Fuel and the driver are included; pick AC or non-AC. One way trips on request. Driver allowance ₹600 to ₹700 a day, tolls, parking, state permits and GST at cost.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹28 | ₹36,000 | ₹45,000 | ₹54,000 | |
₹24 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | |
₹24 | ₹31,200 | ₹39,000 | ₹46,800 | |
₹30 | ₹38,400 | ₹48,000 | ₹57,600 | |
₹32 | ₹40,800 | ₹51,000 | ₹61,200 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 | |
₹34 | ₹43,600 | ₹54,500 | ₹65,400 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size), tolls, parking, Kerala permit and 5% GST. Shared by 20, 5 days in the 20 Seater Tempo Traveller is about ₹2,720 a person.
For up to 9: 9 seater tempo traveller. 10 to 12 people: 12 seater tempo traveller. 13: 13 seater tempo traveller. Between 14 and 17: 17 seater tempo traveller. Heading to Kollam with suitcases? Take one size up.
Want more comfort for the same group? See the Mysore to Kollam Force Urbania. Over 17 people? The Mysore to Kollam mini bus. More from Mysore: tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
Mysore to Shirdi
I had an excellent experience with Tejas Travel. The vehicle was clean, comfortable, and very well maintained. The driver was polite, punctual, and knew the routes perfectly, which made our trip smooth and enjoyable. Their service was professional from start to finish, and the pricing was also very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable travel vehicle services. 👍
Chaitanya K
13/10/2025 Shirdi
5/5
Mysore to Kerala
I am Anil Nair from Souparnika Holidays Kochin Kerala. I have 2 booking for my guests in December 2025. My guests are happy with this hotel. Thanks to the entire team One Toyota etios and one traveler booked. I think they arranged cab from out side but guest happy Second vehicle is 9 seat traveler. Driver Mr Viswantha and Lakshmi supported me for complete the 8 days package. Thanks Viswa & Lakshmi.
Anil Nair
6/9/2025 Kerala
5/5
Mysore to Bangalore
Thanks a ton to Shashikala ji for booking my tempo traveller. She has cooperated from very first day and guided us through out. Secondly i thank our tempo driver Mr. Manju who was very down to earth person and co-operated with us during our whole trip. His driving skills are perfect. I wish you good luck and thank you both from bottom of my heart !!!
Arpit Gupta
6/6/2026 Bangalore
5/5
Mysore to Ooty
We had a very good experience with the traveler we booked through Tejas travels. The vehicle was clean and comfortable, and our driver was polite, cooperative, and professional throughout the trip. The entire journey was smooth and hassle-free — everything went as planned without any delays or issues. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable travel experience!
Preetika Rattan
12/10/2025 Ooty
5/5
Kollam is roughly 545 km from Mysore by the Wayanad and Kozhikode route, about 1,090 km for a return. The tempo traveller drives close to 11.5 to 12 hours, split by a night at Thrissur. It crosses the forest beyond Gundlupet, descends the Thamarassery churam to Kozhikode, follows the coast to Thrissur, and on day two passes Kochi and Alleppey.
Five days lets you see Alappuzha and Munroe Island too.
Night allowance on the Kollam run applies after 10 pm: ₹600 to ₹700 a night, by size.
Kollam: up to 9, the 9 seater; 10 to 12, the 12 seater; 13 to 17, the 13, 14, 16 or 17 seater. See the sizes on tempo traveller on rent in Mysore.
Tolls on the 545 km Kollam road, parking, permits and GST come extra, at actuals.
One way to Kollam, 545 km, is quoted when you ask at ₹2 a km over the return rate.
It is the slowest season. From June to September the monsoon drenches Wayanad and the coast, and the Thamarassery churam crawls in heavy rain; showers linger into October and November. The cool, dry months of December to February suit a family trip best.
With every seat filled, one medium suitcase each and a small bag fit behind the last row. A separate overnight bag for Thrissur keeps the main luggage packed. Keep water and snacks in the cabin for the churam, where traffic sometimes stops for a while.
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