There are 5 ways to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain 12777
4h 45m₹608–2,082Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus
6h 47m₹354–1,923Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Coimbatore-CJB to Kottayam247.4 km
3h 34mDrive 247.4 km
- Drive from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayamcar 247.4 km
3h 34m₹2,794–4,036Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayamtaxi 247.4 km
3h 34m₹5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle and arriving at Kottayam via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Podanur Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Coimbatore Airport (CJB) and Kottayam is 269 km. The road distance is 247.4 km.
The best way to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam, including transfers.
Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Coimbatore station.
Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Podanur Jn station.
The best way to get from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Coimbatore Airport (CJB), India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Podanur Jn to Kottayam once a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Coimbatore to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–1,800
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Coimbatore-CJB to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Coimbatore Taxi
- Phone
- +91 737 381 2345
- Website
- coimbatoretaxi.com
Priyam Tour and Travels
- Phone
- +91 948 609 4973
- Website
- coimbatoretaxitours.com
Rudra Cabs
- Phone
- +91 894 070 9000
- Website
- ruthracabs.in
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More Questions & Answers
Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Coimbatore Airport (CJB) to Kottayam.
There are 796+ hotels available in Kottayam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Coimbatore Airport (CJB) and Kottayam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








