There are 6 ways to get from Erode to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Erode to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain 16344 / ...
4h 50m₹855–3,191Train
cheapest- Take the train from Erode Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
6h 42m₹240–1,900Drive 331.9 km
- Drive from Erode to Kottayamcar 331.9 km
4h 39m₹3,724–5,378Taxi
- Take the taxi from Erode to Kottayamtaxi 331.9 km
4h 39m₹6,500–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Erode to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayambus
5h 39m₹812–2,268Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus
8h 14m
Erode to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erode to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Erode to Kottayam is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Erode to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Erode and arriving at Kottayam via Chalakuddy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erode Jn and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Erode and Kottayam is 341 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.
The best way to get from Erode to Kottayam without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 50m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Erode to Kottayam, including transfers.
Erode to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Erode station.
Erode to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Erode Jn station.
The best way to get from Erode to Kottayam is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Erode, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Erode Jn to Kottayam every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erode to Kottayam via Chalakudy and Chalakuddy in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Erode Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Erode to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Erode to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Erode, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Erode to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Erode to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erode to Kottayam is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Erode to Kottayam.
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