There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Kotagiri by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Podanur Jntrain 12698
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Metupalaiyamtrain 16766 / ...
10h 14m₹1,176–3,884Bus via Coimbatore
cheapest- Take the bus from Kesavadasapuram to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stopbus FlixBus IN5143 / ...
15h 3m₹1,168–3,268Drive 454.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kotagiricar 454.7 km
6h 54m₹5,062–7,312Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kotagiritaxi 454.7 km
6h 54m₹11,000–14,000Train via Coimbatore
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Coimbatore Jntrain 22503 / ...
11h₹1,183–3,938Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Ootybus 783Ns
16h 22m₹1,187–1,875
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop via Kesavadasapuram and FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Podanur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Kerala and Kotagiri is 477 km. The road distance is 454.7 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kotagiri without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Kerala to Kotagiri, including transfers.
Kerala to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kesavadasapuram 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 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Coimbatore, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300 and takes 15h 3m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kotagiri via Podanur Jn and Metupalaiyam in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Kotagiri via Kesavadasapuram, Coimbatore, FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand, and FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop in around 15h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Podanur Jn to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kesavadasapuram to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–340
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Ooty
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,000
- Website
- TNSTC
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kerala to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Kerala to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Podanur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Kotagiri is 455 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Kerala to Kotagiri.
There are 620+ hotels available in Kotagiri.