There are 6 ways to get from Koottanad to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Shoranur Jn
best- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain 16350 / ...
3h 25m₹587–1,805Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pattambi to Kottayamtrain 16630 / ...
4h 21m₹391–1,662Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Thissur to Kottayambus
4h 31m₹482–2,628Drive 162.9 km
- Drive from Koottanad to Kottayamcar 162.9 km
2h 29m₹1,849–2,671Taxi
- Take the taxi from Koottanad to Kottayamtaxi 162.9 km
2h 29m₹3,300–4,100Bus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus Thrissur, Kerala - Kottayam, Kerala
4h 48m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Koottanad to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Koottanad to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Koottanad to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Kunnamkulam and arriving at Kottayam via Thissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Koottanad to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Shoranur Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Koottanad and Kottayam is 189 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.
The best way to get from Koottanad to Kottayam without a car is to train via Shoranur Jn which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Koottanad to Kottayam, including transfers.
Koottanad to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Thissur station.
Koottanad to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shoranur Jn station.
The best way to get from Koottanad to Kottayam is to train via Shoranur Jn which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Thrissur, which costs ₹480 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Koottanad, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayam every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Thissur to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–380 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Pattambi to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thissur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹240–380
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,100
Taxi In Thrissur
- Phone
- +91 93 87 02 20 22
- Website
- taxiinthrissur.com
Thrissur Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 72 22 99 66
- Website
- thrissurtaxionline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Koottanad to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Koottanad to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Koottanad to Kottayam is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Koottanad to Kottayam.
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