There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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 Ernakulam Jn to Kottayamtrain 16303 / ...
1h 20m₹435–1,372Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottayambus
2h 15m₹399–531Drive 65.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kottayamcar 65.3 km
1h₹732–1,057Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kottayamtaxi 65.3 km
1h₹1,400–1,800Subway, train
- Take the subway from Ernakulam South to Tripunithurasubway Kmrl
- Take the train from Tripunitura to Kottayamtrain 16301 / ...
2h 17m₹458–1,407
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹390 - ₹550 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kottayam is to drive which takes 1h and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Kochi and Kottayam is 67 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 20m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Kochi to Kottayam, including transfers.
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 20m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹390 - ₹550 and takes 2h 15m.
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
Train from Tripunitura to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 13004250355
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kochi Metro
Subway from Ernakulam South to Tripunithura
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹27–40
- Website
- Kochi Metro
- R1
- ₹27–40
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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