There are 5 ways to get from Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayamtrain 16303 / ...
1h 18m₹120–1,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottayambus
2h 5m₹85–160Drive 62.7 km
- Drive from Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayamcar 62.7 km
57 min₹708–1,022Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayamtaxi 62.7 km
57 min₹1,400–1,700Subway, train
- Take the subway from Ernakulam South to Tripunithurasubway Kmrl
- Take the train from Tripunitura to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
2h 4m₹148–1,035
Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹85 - ₹160 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam is to drive which takes 57 min and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Ernakulam Junction Station and Kottayam is 60 km. The road distance is 62.7 km.
The best way to get from Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000.
The train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹85 - ₹160 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Ernakulam Junction Station, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹85–160 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Tripunitura to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- kochimetro.org
Subway from Ernakulam South to Tripunithura
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹27–40
- Website
- https://kochimetro.org/
- R1
- ₹27–40
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,700
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
Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam is 63 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Ernakulam Junction Station to Kottayam.
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