There are 6 ways to get from Kannur to Kottayam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
2h 35m₹7,513–19,578Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kannur to Kottayamtrain 16630 / ...
7h 15m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 30m₹380–470Drive 323.1 km
- Drive from Kannur to Kottayamcar 323.1 km
5h 3m₹3,147–4,546Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kannur to Kottayamtaxi 323.1 km
5h 3m₹6,500–8,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kannur to Aluvabus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain 16344 / ...
8h 34m₹1,489–4,355
Kannur to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹380 - ₹470 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kannur to Kottayam is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kannur and arriving at Kottayam Baker Junction. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kannur and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Kannur and Kottayam is 330 km. The road distance is 323.1 km.
The best way to get from Kannur to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Kannur to Kottayam, including transfers.
Kannur to Kottayam bus services, operated by Ayyappan Roadways, depart from Kannur station.
Kannur to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.
The best way to get from Kannur to Kottayam is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹380 - ₹470 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Kannur, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kannur to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, Ayyappan Roadways operates a bus from Kannur to Kottayam Baker Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 8h 30m. Seven other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kannur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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
- Website
- Ayyappan Roadways
Bus from Kannur to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ayyappan Roadways
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kannur to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–470
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Mirai Tours and Travels
Bus from Kannur to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Mirai Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 94962 28444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adrin Travels
Bus from Kannur to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Adrin Travels
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Adrin Travels
- Website
- Holy Maria Travels
Bus from Kannur to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Holy Maria Travels
- Website
- Sonia Luxury Lines
Bus from Kannur to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sonia Luxury Lines
- Phone
- +91 82817 55533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madhavi Travels
Bus from Kannur to Kottayam Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Madhavi Travels
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Madhavi Travels
- Website
- Velyalan Transports
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Velyalan Transports
- Phone
- +91 97405 16768
- Website
- Kalpaka Travels
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Kalpaka Travels
- Website
- Sheraton Tours and Travels
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sheraton Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Blue Bird Travels
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Blue Bird Travels
- Website
- Sona Travels
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sona Travels
- Website
- Holy Angel Travels
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Holy Angel Travels
- Website
- Emerald Travels
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Emerald Travels
- Website
- Naitra Holidays
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Naitra Holidays
- Website
- St Marys Travels
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- St Marys Travels
- Website
- Capital Travels
Bus from Kannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Capital Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–8,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kannur to Kottayam bus services, operated by Ayyappan Roadways, arrive at Kottayam Baker Junction station.
Kannur to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Kottayam is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Kannur to Kottayam.
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