There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Kotagiri by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Coimbatore Jntrain 12625 / ...
10h 35m₹1,183–3,938Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
13h 7m₹1,658–3,278Drive 452.2 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kotagiricar 452.2 km
6h 54m₹5,086–7,347Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kotagiritaxi 452.2 km
6h 54m₹11,000–14,000Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ootybus 783Ns
16h 22m₹1,187–1,875
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Kotagiri is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,900 and takes 16h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Kotagiri is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Kerala and Kotagiri is 490 km. The road distance is 452.2 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kotagiri without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Kerala to Kotagiri, including transfers.
Kerala to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kerala to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kotagiri is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Coimbatore, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 7m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Coimbatore Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹850–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Trivandrum to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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
Kerala to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Kerala to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Kotagiri is 452 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Kerala to Kotagiri.
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