There are 10 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kumarakom by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Cherthala
best- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Cherthalatrain 16315
12h 25m₹898–3,319Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayamtrain 16320 / ...
13h 7m₹788–3,224Bus via Madiwala
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Kottayambus
12h 54m₹1,107–1,993Drive 516.5 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kumarakomcar 516.5 km
7h 32m₹5,866–8,474Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kumarakomtaxi 516.5 km
7h 32m₹12,000–15,000Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, subway, line 12075 train, taxi
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the subway from Aluva to Ernakulam Southsubway
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthalatrain
- Take the taxi from Cherthala to Kumarakomtaxi
7h 30m₹4,637–11,557Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Shanti Nagar to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junctionbus FlixBus IN4450
13h 16m₹1,259–3,341Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain
9h 12m₹6,032–9,807Bus, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzhabus
7h 52m₹6,500–14,607Bus, fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane BLR - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain
9h 40m₹4,122–11,787
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kumarakom is to bus via Madiwala which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kumarakom is to bus and fly and subway and line 12075 train and taxi which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from St Marthas Hospital and arriving at Kottayam via Madiwala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Cherthala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kumarakom is 673 km. The road distance is 516.5 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kumarakom without a car is to train via Cherthala which takes 12h 25m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Bengaluru to Kumarakom, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Madiwala station.
Bengaluru to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kumarakom is to train via Cherthala which takes 12h 25m and costs ₹900 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Madiwala, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,000 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kumarakom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Cherthala once daily. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 12h 1m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Madiwala to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹700–1,500 and the journey takes 11h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Madiwala to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹700–1,500
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kazhakkottam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–15,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Bengaluru to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Cherthala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kumarakom is 517 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Bengaluru to Kumarakom.
There are 808+ hotels available in Kumarakom.








