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How to get fromKanchipuram to Kottayamby train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Kottayam by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Line 16111 train, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanchipuram East to Chengalpattutrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    5h 17m
    ₹7,239–13,868

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Arakkonam to Kottayamtrain train 12695 / ...
    13h 28m
    ₹479–3,713

  3. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus bus
    14h 14m

  4. Drive  613.7 km

    1. Drive from Kanchipuram to Kottayamcar car 613.7 km
    9h 26m
    ₹6,886–9,946

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Kottayamtaxi taxi 613.7 km
    9h 26m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    9h 37m
    ₹5,779–14,888

  7. Train via Dindigul

    1. Take the train from Kanchipuram to Dindigul Jntrain train 16351 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain train 16344
    15h 49m
    ₹508–3,852

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanchipuram to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    16h

Kanchipuram to Kottayam by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹479Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Kottayam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanchipuram to Kottayam via Coimbatore and Coimbatore in around 14h 14m.

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