There are 9 ways to get from Balalkunnu to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nileshwar to Kannurtrain 12618 / ...
- Take the train from Kannur to Kottayamtrain 16630 / ...
9h 54m₹1,250–3,864Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kanhagad to Kottayambus
11h 25m₹540–862Drive 390.7 km
- Drive from Balalkunnu to Kottayamcar 390.7 km
6h 14m₹4,422–6,388Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balalkunnu to Kottayamtaxi 390.7 km
6h 14m₹7,500–9,500Taxi to Kannur International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Balalkunnu to Kannur International Airport (CNN)taxi
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
6h 20m₹6,802–17,065Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kanhangad to Kannurbus
- Take the train from Kannur to Kottayamtrain 16630 / ...
12h 10mBus via Kizhake Chālakudi
- Take the bus from Kanhangad to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayambus
13h 49m₹960–2,512Taxi to Kannur International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the taxi from Balalkunnu to Kannur International Airport (CNN)taxi
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CNN - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
7h 15m₹5,193–15,325Train to Bajpe Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kanhangad to Mangaloretrain
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXE - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
10h 40m₹8,162–16,860
Balalkunnu to Kottayam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balalkunnu to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹900 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Balalkunnu to Kottayam is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Balalkunnu to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Vellarikundu and arriving at Kottayam via Kanhagad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Balalkunnu to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Nileshwar and arriving at Kottayam via Kannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Balalkunnu and Kottayam is 422 km. The road distance is 390.7 km.
The best way to get from Balalkunnu to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Balalkunnu to Kottayam, including transfers.
Balalkunnu to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kanhagad station.
Balalkunnu to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nileshwar station.
The best way to get from Balalkunnu to Kottayam is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹900 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Balalkunnu, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Balalkunnu to Kottayam via Nileshwar and Kannur in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kanhagad to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–750 and the journey takes 9h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nileshwar to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kannur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kannur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kanhangad to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kanhagad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–750
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Deluxe Air Bus
- ₹650–750
Bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Balalkunnu to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Balalkunnu to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kannur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balalkunnu to Kottayam is 391 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Balalkunnu to Kottayam.
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