There are 7 ways to get from Karur to Kottayam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayambus
8h 32m₹1,377–4,341Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karur to Erode Jntrain 22667 / ...
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
8h 35m₹370–2,901Drive 319.7 km
- Drive from Karur to Kottayamcar 319.7 km
5h 1m₹3,617–5,225Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Kottayamtaxi 319.7 km
5h 1m₹6,500–8,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
8h 5m₹7,197–17,101Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Karur to Power House Essarbus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus
9h 38mTrain via Dindigul
- Take the train from Karur to Dindigul Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain 16344
10h 2m₹384–2,926
Karur to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Kottayam is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Kottayam via Salem and Chalakuddy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Karur to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Kottayam via Erode Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Karur and Kottayam is 490 km. The road distance is 319.7 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Karur to Kottayam, including transfers.
Karur to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Kottayam is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a bus from Karur to Kottayam via Salem, Chalakudy, and Chalakuddy in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Karur to Kottayam via Erode Jn in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Erode Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
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
Train from Karur to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
Train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Karur to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Karur to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Kottayam is 320 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Karur to Kottayam.
There are 808+ hotels available in Kottayam.