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There are 11 ways to get from Kolkata to Kottayam by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CCU - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    10h 28m
    ₹9,311–19,025

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Kottayamtrain train 12660
    41h 39m
    ₹985–10,220

  3. Train via Dankuni

    1. Take the train from Dankuni to Kottayamtrain train 22504 / ...
    39h 43m
    ₹1,062–8,362

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
    47h 50m

  5. Drive 2,264.7 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Kottayamcar car 2,264.7 km
    33h
    ₹25,467–36,786

  6. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CCU - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 50m
    ₹10,221–18,955

  7. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane CCU - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    12h 3m
    ₹10,302–21,285

  8. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane CCU - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    12h 42m
    ₹10,951–24,865

  9. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane CCU - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kayankulam to Kottayamtrain train
    15h 51m
    ₹11,341–28,565

  10. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane CCU - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    17h 52m
    ₹8,426–23,000

  11. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus Kolkata, West Bengal - Bangalore, Karnataka
    2. Take the bus from Satellite Bus Station to Kottayambus bus
    2d 3h

Kolkata to Kottayam by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration39h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,062Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,993.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Kottayam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Dankuni to Kottayam 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹950–7,500 and the journey takes 38h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Kottayam, Kerala via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 47h 50m.

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