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How to get fromBhopal to Kottayamby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bhopal to Kottayam by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BHO - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    8h 22m
    ₹9,985–17,508

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bhopal Jn to Kottayamtrain train 12626 / ...
    36h 27m
    ₹900–7,000

  3. Bus via Hyderabad

    1. Take the bus from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus bus
    38h 49m

  4. Drive  1,833.9 km

    1. Drive from Bhopal to Kottayamcar car 1,833.9 km
    27h 29m
    ₹20,684–29,877

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane BHO - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 28m
    ₹8,335–22,368

  6. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane BHO - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 28m
    ₹9,476–19,768

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane BHO - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    13h 56m
    ₹8,625–23,348

  8. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane BHO - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    17h 57m
    ₹10,100–26,483

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - Bangalore, Karnataka
    2. Take the bus from Satellite Bus Station to Kottayambus bus
    2d 5h

Bhopal to Kottayam by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration36h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,564.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Bhopal, India and Kottayam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Bhopal Jn to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 36h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Kottayam, Kerala via Hyderabad, Telangana and Thrissur, Kerala in around 38h 49m.

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