There are 8 ways to get from Cuddalore to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Dindigul Jntrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain 16344
14h 5m₹465–3,528Bus
- Take the bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Kottayambus
15h 20mDrive 523 km
- Drive from Cuddalore to Kottayamcar 523 km
8h 4m₹5,919–8,550Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cuddalore to Kottayamtaxi 523 km
8h 4m₹10,000–13,000Fly Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport, train
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane PNY - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
9h 54m₹9,682–19,742Train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kayankulamtrain
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Kottayamtrain
16h 37m₹622–4,840Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
9h 53m₹5,962–11,819Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
10h 28m₹6,453–14,579
Cuddalore to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cuddalore to Kottayam is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cuddalore to Kottayam is to drive which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cuddalore to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cuddalore to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Tiruppadirippuliyur and arriving at Kottayam via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.
The distance between Cuddalore and Kottayam is 681 km. The road distance is 523 km.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kottayam without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 14h 5m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 14h 5m to get from Cuddalore to Kottayam, including transfers.
Cuddalore to Kottayam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu station.
Cuddalore to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruppadirippuliyur station.
The best way to get from Cuddalore to Kottayam is to train via Dindigul which takes 14h 5m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 20m.
What companies run services between Cuddalore, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Kottayam via Dindigul Jn in around 14h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam via Palani in around 15h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Pondicherry to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Kayankulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
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 Tiruppadirippuliyur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
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
- Website
- Pkr Travels
Bus from Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Pkr Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cuddalore to Kottayam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Cuddalore to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cuddalore to Kottayam is 523 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Cuddalore to Kottayam.
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