There are 5 ways to get from Karakonam to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
5h 4m₹1,752–3,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Parassala to Kottayamtrain 16366 / ...
5h 53m₹443–1,723Line 06426 train, train
- Take the train from Parassala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 06426 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 16525 / ...
5h 17m₹543–2,573Drive 176 km
- Drive from Karakonam to Kottayamcar 176 km
2h 42m₹1,980–2,860Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karakonam to Kottayamtaxi 176 km
2h 42m₹3,600–4,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karakonam to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Karakonam to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Karakonam to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Udayankulangara and arriving at Kottayam via Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Karakonam to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Parassala and arriving at Kottayam via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Karakonam and Kottayam is 185 km. The road distance is 176 km.
The best way to get from Karakonam to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Karakonam to Kottayam, including transfers.
Karakonam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Karakonam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Parassala station.
The best way to get from Karakonam to Kottayam is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can line 06426 train and train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Karakonam, India and Kottayam, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–550 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Karakonam to Kottayam via Parassala and Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Parassala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Parassala to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Karakonam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Karakonam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karakonam to Kottayam is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Karakonam to Kottayam.
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