There are 9 ways to get from Chittoor to Kottayam by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chittor to Kottayamtrain 12626 / ...
11h 57m₹350–2,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chittoor to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus
13h 50m₹1,196–3,578Drive 611.3 km
- Drive from Chittoor to Kottayamcar 611.3 km
8h 40m₹6,975–10,075Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
9h 56m₹6,088–13,667Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chittoor to Bangalore Majesticbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junctionbus FlixBus IN4450
17h 55m₹1,052–3,643Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chittoor to Hoskotebus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
11h 1m₹4,251–11,613Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain
11h 31m₹5,938–18,027Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Chittoor to Hoskotebus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain
12h 32m₹5,801–9,973Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
10h 36m₹6,579–17,427
Chittoor to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chittoor to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chittoor to Kottayam is to drive which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chittoor to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Chittoor and arriving at Kottayam via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chittor and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Chittoor and Kottayam is 659 km. The road distance is 611.3 km.
The best way to get from Chittoor to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,700.
The train from Chittor to Kottayam takes 11h 57m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chittoor to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Chittoor station.
Chittoor to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chittor station.
The best way to get from Chittoor to Kottayam is to train which takes 11h 57m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 50m.
What companies run services between Chittoor, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chittor to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chittoor to Kottayam via Salem in around 13h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chittor to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Chittoor to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chittoor to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Chittoor to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chittoor to Kottayam is 611 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Chittoor to Kottayam.
There are 781+ hotels available in Kottayam.









