There are 4 ways to get from Ernākulam to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Ernākulam to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹80 - ₹2,000 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Kottayam is to train which takes 55 min and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Ernākulam and Kottayam is 60 km. The road distance is 66 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000.
The train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayam takes 55 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Ernākulam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernākulam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Kottayam is to train which takes 55 min and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹80 - ₹2,000 and takes 1h 6m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹480–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,800
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Ernākulam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kottayam station.
Ernākulam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Kottayam is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Ernākulam to Kottayam.
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