What is the cheapest way to get from Kollam to Kottayam?

The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹280 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kollam to Kottayam?

The fastest way to get from Kollam to Kottayam is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Kollam and Kottayam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Kottayam via Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Kollam and Kottayam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Kollam to Kottayam?

The distance between Kollam and Kottayam is 96 km. The road distance is 88.5 km.

How do I travel from Kollam to Kottayam without a car?

The best way to get from Kollam to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.

How long does it take to get from Kollam to Kottayam?

The train from Kollam Jn to Kottayam takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Kollam to Kottayam bus from?

Kollam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.

Where do I catch the Kollam to Kottayam train from?

Kollam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.

Train or bus from Kollam to Kottayam?

The best way to get from Kollam to Kottayam is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹120 - ₹280 and takes 2h 59m.

Where does the Kollam to Kottayam bus arrive?

Kollam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakkara station.

Where does the Kollam to Kottayam train arrive?

Kollam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.

Can I drive from Kollam to Kottayam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Kottayam is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Kollam to Kottayam.

Where can I stay near Kottayam?

There are 815+ hotels available in Kottayam.

Kollam to Kottayam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kollam to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Kottayamtrain 16629 / ...
2h 12m
₹140–1,100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kollam to Kottakkarabus
2. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayambus
2h 59m
₹128–275
Drive 88.5 km
1. Drive from Kollam to Kottayamcar 88.5 km
1h 21m
₹995–1,438
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Kottayamtaxi 88.5 km
1h 21m
₹1,900–2,300

Kollam to Kottayam by train

187Weekly Trains

2h 12mAverage Duration

₹140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.9 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Kottayam via Kottakkara and Kottarakkara in around 2h 59m.

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