There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kottappuram by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly, taxi
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
- Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Kottappuramtaxi
4h 23m₹6,522–9,487Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Virudunagar Jntrain 16236
11h 25m₹768–2,851Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus
10h 31mDrive 449.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kottappuramcar 449.3 km
6h 54m₹5,067–7,319Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kottappuramtaxi 449.3 km
6h 54m₹10,000–13,000Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu
10h 42m
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kottappuram is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kottappuram is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kottappuram. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Kottappuram. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Virudunagar Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kottappuram is 483 km. The road distance is 449.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kottappuram without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 10h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Bengaluru to Kottappuram, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kottappuram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Kottappuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kottappuram is to bus via Salem which takes 10h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kottappuram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Kottappuram via Salem, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Virudunagar Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 51m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹950–13,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Kottappuram bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Kottappuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kottappuram is 449 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Bengaluru to Kottappuram.
There are 13+ hotels available in Kottappuram.