What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kottayam (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kottayam (Station) is to bus which costs ₹85 - ₹160 and takes 2h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Kottayam (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kottayam (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Kottayam (Station)?

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.

Is there a direct train between Kochi and Kottayam (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Kochi to Kottayam (Station)?

The distance between Kochi and Kottayam (Station) is 60 km. The road distance is 64.6 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Kottayam (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Kottayam (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Kottayam (Station)?

The train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Kottayam (Station) bus from?

Kochi to Kottayam (Station) bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Kottayam (Station) train from?

Kochi to Kottayam (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.

Train or bus from Kochi to Kottayam (Station)?

The best way to get from Kochi to Kottayam (Station) is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹85 - ₹160 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Kochi to Kottayam (Station) bus arrive?

Kochi to Kottayam (Station) bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.

Where does the Kochi to Kottayam (Station) train arrive?

Kochi to Kottayam (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Kottayam (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kottayam (Station) is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Kochi to Kottayam (Station).

Where can I stay near Kottayam (Station)?

There are 796+ hotels available in Kottayam (Station).

Kochi to Kottayam (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Kottayam (Station) by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayamtrain 16303 / ...
1h 18m
₹120–1,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Kottayambus
2h 30m
₹85–160
Drive 64.6 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Kottayam (Station)car 64.6 km
1h 4m
₹728–1,052
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Kottayam (Station)taxi 64.6 km
1h 4m
₹1,400–1,800
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Ernakulam South to Tripunithurasubway Kmrl
2. Take the train from Tripunitura to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
2h 1m
₹148–1,035

Kochi to Kottayam (Station) by train

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 59.7 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kottayam (Station), India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 18m. 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.

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