There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kottayam by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
6h 42m₹5,303–10,032Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
12h 7m₹380–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
14h 25mDrive 667.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kottayamcar 667.3 km
10h 9m₹7,504–10,839Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain
8h 19m₹5,713–10,462Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
8h 7m₹5,794–11,792Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain
9h 26m₹6,443–13,872Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus
16h 16m
Chennai to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kottayam is to fly and train which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam, Kerala. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Chennai and Kottayam is 626 km. The road distance is 667.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Chennai to Kottayam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kottayam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kottayam is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 25m.
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 7m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala every 3 hours, and the journey takes 14h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Podanur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Salem to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kottayam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Kottayam, Kerala station.
Chennai to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kottayam is 667 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Chennai to Kottayam.
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