There are 5 ways to get from Cherpulassery to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Shoranur Jn
best- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain 16350 / ...
3h 22m₹571–1,786Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vailapuzha to Kottayamtrain 16325 / ...
5h 42m₹379–1,647Bus
- Take the bus from Shoranur to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thissur to Kottayambus
4h 51m₹582–951Drive 180.1 km
- Drive from Cherpulassery to Kottayamcar 180.1 km
2h 38m₹1,751–2,529Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cherpulassery to Kottayamtaxi 180.1 km
2h 38m₹3,900–4,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cherpulassery to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹950 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cherpulassery to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherpulassery to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Shoranur and arriving at Kottayam via Thissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherpulassery to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Shoranur Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Cherpulassery and Kottayam is 184 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.
The best way to get from Cherpulassery to Kottayam without a car is to train via Shoranur Jn which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Cherpulassery to Kottayam, including transfers.
Cherpulassery to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Shoranur station.
Cherpulassery to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shoranur Jn station.
The best way to get from Cherpulassery to Kottayam is to train via Shoranur Jn which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹950 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Cherpulassery, 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, you can take a vehicle from Cherpulassery to Kottayam via Shoranur, Thrissur, and Thissur in around 4h 51m.
- 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
Train from Vailapuzha to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Shoranur to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thissur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹240–380
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,800
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Booking & Getting There
Cherpulassery to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.
Cherpulassery to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherpulassery to Kottayam is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Cherpulassery to Kottayam.
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