[1] Kollam is one of the few cities in Kerala which is reachable by rail, road or water transportation.

The city of Kollam (Quilon) was the commercial capital of the princely state of Travancore.

The Kerala State Water Transport Department (KSWTD) operates ferries from Kollam to the following destinations:[2][3] The KSWTD jetty is situated near Kollam KSRTC Bus Station in Cutchery.

The ferry station is situated on the side of Asramam Link Road.

The route also passes through the settlements in Amritapuri, Tharayilkadavu, Alumkadavu, Kovilthottam, Chavara, Pallikkodi & Kavanad.