There are 4 ways to get from Kochi to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Kochi to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹85 - ₹160 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kottayam is to drive which takes 1h and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Kochi and Kottayam is 60 km. The road distance is 65.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000.
The train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kochi to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.
Kochi to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kottayam is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹85 - ₹160 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹85–160 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ernakulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,800
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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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Kochi to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kottayam is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Kochi to Kottayam.
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