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How to get fromChennai to Kottayamby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kottayam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    4h 5m
    ₹7,030–12,038

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain train 12623 / ...
    12h 12m
    ₹380–3,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    13h 30m
    ₹1,200–2,500

  4. Drive  667.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kottayamcar car 667.3 km
    10h 9m
    ₹7,487–10,815

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    8h 26m
    ₹5,570–13,058

  6. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus bus
    16h 6m
    ₹1,064–2,896

Chennai to Kottayam by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 12m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Six other operators also service this route.

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