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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Kottayam by train, plane, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Line 16111 train, fly, 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 12m
    ₹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 Komarapalayam

    1. Take the bus from Kanchipuram Bypass to Laxminagar Bypassbus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junctionbus bus FlixBus IN4450
    14h 55m
    ₹1,077–3,185

  4. Drive  613.7 km

    1. Drive from Kanchipuram to Kottayamcar car 613.7 km
    9h 26m
    ₹6,004–8,673

  5. Taxi

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

  6. 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

  7. 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_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    16h 30m
    ₹1,519–3,468

Kanchipuram to Kottayam by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹479Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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 Bypass to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction via FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass in around 14h 55m.

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