There are 11 ways to get from Gingee to Kottayam by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Pondicherry - Tindivanam Tollbus
- Take the bus from Moratandi Toll to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
14h 15m₹1,070–3,707Bus, train via Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN4320
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayamtrain 16320 / ...
18h 29m₹782–3,920Train
- Take the train from Tindivanam to Kayankulamtrain 16127
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Kottayamtrain 16302 / ...
15h 40m₹1,102–4,700Drive 539.7 km
- Drive from Gingee to Kottayamcar 539.7 km
8h 14m₹6,160–8,898Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gingee to Kottayamtaxi 539.7 km
8h 14m₹10,000–13,000Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Potheri Stationbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
9h 50m₹5,703–12,907Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru - Chandapurabus FlixBus IN4320
- Take the bus from Bommasandra to Kottayambus
16h 19m₹1,036–2,548Bus, train via Chennai
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Potheri Stationbus
- Take the train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Parktrain
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain
17h 12m₹903–5,297Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Potheri Stationbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain
11h 26m₹6,053–16,267Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Tindivanam to Potheri Stationbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
10h 31m₹6,694–16,667Bus, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic Citybus
- Take the bus from Electronic City to Airport Tollbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
13h 23m₹5,008–13,885
Gingee to Kottayam by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gingee to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 16h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Gingee to Kottayam is to drive which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gingee to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand and arriving at Kottayam via Bommasandra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Gingee to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Tindivanam and arriving at Kottayam via Kayankulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
The distance between Gingee and Kottayam is 685 km. The road distance is 539.7 km.
The best way to get from Gingee to Kottayam without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 15m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 14h 15m to get from Gingee to Kottayam, including transfers.
Gingee to Kottayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand station.
Gingee to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tindivanam station.
The best way to get from Gingee to Kottayam is to train which takes 15h 40m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600 and takes 16h 19m.
What companies run services between Gingee, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Gingee to Kottayam via Tindivanam and Kayankulam in around 15h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to Kottayam via FlixBus Bengaluru - Chandapura and Bommasandra in around 16h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- 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
- 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 Tindivanam to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
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 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 Potheri Halt to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Chennai Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Pondicherry - Tindivanam Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–310
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru - Chandapura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,300
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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Booking & Getting There
Gingee to Kottayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Bengaluru - Chandapura station.
Gingee to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gingee to Kottayam is 540 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Gingee to Kottayam.
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