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How to get fromKolkata to Kottayamby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Kolkata to Kottayam by plane, train, ferry, 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 32m
    ₹10,311–18,025

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Kottayamtrain train 12660 / ...
    41h 22m
    ₹985–10,220

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Dankuni to Kottayamtrain train 22504
    40h 32m
    ₹1,066–8,408

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    46h 11m

  5. Drive  2,264.7 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Kottayamcar car 2,264.7 km
    33h
    ₹25,384–36,665

  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 Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 53m
    ₹10,161–19,885

  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
    11h 2m
    ₹10,302–20,285

  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 30m
    ₹10,951–20,865

  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
    14h 50m
    ₹14,341–22,565

  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
    ₹12,426–21,000

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

Calendar145Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,910Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,993.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Kolkata to Kottayam Baker Junction via Bengaluru in around 46h 11m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Santragachi Jn to Kottayam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹950–7,500 and the journey takes 39h 45m.

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