There are 4 ways to get from Kerala to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 16525 / ...
3h 15m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
3h 45m₹180–550Drive 150.3 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottayamcar 150.3 km
2h 11m₹1,690–2,442Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottayamtaxi 150.3 km
2h 11m₹3,100–3,800
Kerala to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹180 - ₹550 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Kerala and Kottayam is 160 km. The road distance is 150.3 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kerala to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kerala to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kottayam is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹180 - ₹550 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 15m. 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- 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 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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 Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Kerala to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Kottayam is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Kerala to Kottayam.
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