There are 5 ways to get from Chelakkara to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain 16350 / ...
3h 19m₹426–1,615Bus
- Take the bus from Thissur to Kottayambus
3h 34m₹759–1,088Drive 163.1 km
- Drive from Chelakkara to Kottayamcar 163.1 km
2h 21m₹1,582–2,285Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelakkara to Kottayamtaxi 163.1 km
2h 21m₹3,300–4,100Bus via Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass
- Take the bus from Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
3h 37m₹851–1,336
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chelakkara to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chelakkara to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelakkara to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Thissur and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelakkara to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Shoranur Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Chelakkara and Kottayam is 179 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.
The best way to get from Chelakkara to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chelakkara to Kottayam, including transfers.
Chelakkara to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thissur station.
Chelakkara to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shoranur Jn station.
The best way to get from Chelakkara to Kottayam is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Chelakkara, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayam every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Thissur to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–380 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Thissur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹240–380
Bus from Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Phone
- +91 90203 07773
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cochin Bus
Bus from Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Cochin Bus
- Website
- Sonia Luxury Lines
Bus from Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sonia Luxury Lines
- Website
- Midukki Travels
Bus from Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Midukki Travels
- Website
- Raveendra Holidays
Bus from Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Raveendra Holidays
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 9847324424
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
Bus from Thrissur Mannuthy Bypass to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,100
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chelakkara to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Chelakkara to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelakkara to Kottayam is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Chelakkara to Kottayam.
There are 794+ hotels available in Kottayam.