There are 5 ways to get from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Padmanābhapuram
best- Take the bus from Kottakarra to Trivandrumbus
- Take the bus from Azhagiyamandapam to Kovilpattibus
8h 46m₹1,254–2,859Train
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361
8h 54m₹960–3,971Drive 291.5 km
- Drive from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatticar 291.5 km
5h 2m₹3,287–4,748Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpattitaxi 291.5 km
5h 2m₹4,800–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
9h 3m₹1,085–2,804
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Kottakarra and arriving at Kovilpatti via Azhagiyamandapam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Kottarakkara and Pillayarpatti is 458 km. The road distance is 291.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti without a car is to bus via Padmanābhapuram which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti, including transfers.
Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottakarra station.
Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti is to bus via Padmanābhapuram which takes 8h 46m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹4,000 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Kottarakkara, India and Pillayarpatti, India?
You can take a bus from Kottakarra to Pillayarpatti via Trivandrum, Azhagiyamandapam, and Kovilpatti in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Karaikkudi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottakarra to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–370
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Azhagiyamandapam to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti is 292 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Kottarakkara to Pillayarpatti.
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