There are 4 ways to get from Kotagiri to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
7h₹1,154–3,535Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coonoor to Gandhipurambus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus
9h 19m₹883–3,074Drive 304 km
- Drive from Kotagiri to Kottayamcar 304 km
4h 31m₹3,404–4,916Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kotagiri to Kottayamtaxi 304 km
4h 31m₹7,500–9,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotagiri to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kotagiri to Kottayam is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotagiri to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Coonoor and arriving at Kottayam via Coimbatore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotagiri to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Kottayam via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Kotagiri and Kottayam is 329 km. The road distance is 304 km.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Kotagiri to Kottayam, including transfers.
Kotagiri to Kottayam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Coonoor station.
Kotagiri to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Kotagiri to Kottayam is to train which takes 7h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kotagiri to Kottayam via Coonoor and Coimbatore in around 9h 19m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Coonoor to Gandhipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Coimbatore to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–1,800
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kotagiri to Kottayam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Gandhipuram station.
Kotagiri to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotagiri to Kottayam is 304 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Kotagiri to Kottayam.
There are 759+ hotels available in Kottayam.