There are 4 ways to get from Kadakkal to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Kottayamtrain 12625 / ...
2h 32m₹717–1,870Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chandayamangalam to Kottayambus
2h 43m₹314–430Drive 107.4 km
- Drive from Kadakkal to Kottayamcar 107.4 km
1h 34m₹1,202–1,736Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kadakkal to Kottayamtaxi 107.4 km
1h 34m₹2,200–2,800
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kadakkal to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹310 - ₹430 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kadakkal to Kottayam is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kadakkal to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Chandayamangalam and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kadakkal to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Kadakkal and Kottayam is 150 km. The road distance is 107.4 km.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Kadakkal to Kottayam, including transfers.
Kadakkal to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chandayamangalam station.
Kadakkal to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Kadakkal to Kottayam is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹310 - ₹430 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Kadakkal, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varkala to Kottayam every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Chandayamangalam to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–200 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chandayamangalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,800
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Booking & Getting There
Kadakkal to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Kadakkal to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kadakkal to Kottayam is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Kadakkal to Kottayam.
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