There are 6 ways to get from Karakonam to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Thiruvananthapuram Central
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 22503 / ...
3h 58m₹535–2,513Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha to Kottayamtrain 16366
5h 58m₹435–1,713Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
5h 4m₹1,752–3,472Drive 176 km
- Drive from Karakonam to Kottayamcar 176 km
2h 42m₹1,960–2,831Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karakonam to Kottayamtaxi 176 km
2h 42m₹3,600–4,400Fly, taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
2h 43m₹8,832–21,483
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karakonam to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 58m.
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 Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha and arriving at Kottayam via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Karakonam and Kottayam is 189 km. The road distance is 176 km.
The best way to get from Karakonam to Kottayam without a car is to train via Thiruvananthapuram Central which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 58m 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Karakonam to Kottayam is to train via Thiruvananthapuram Central which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,500 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Karakonam, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–4,400
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
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
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 Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karakonam to Kottayam is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Karakonam to Kottayam.
There are 746+ hotels available in Kottayam.