There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Arākulam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Podanur Jn
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Podanur Jntrain 12778
6h 9m₹901–2,427Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Tiruppurtrain 12625 / ...
6h 49m₹822–2,430Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN4450 / ...
6h 49m₹917–1,631Drive 259 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Arākulamcar 259 km
3h 48m₹2,924–4,224Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Arākulamtaxi 259 km
3h 48m₹5,000–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Arākulam is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Arākulam is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Arākulam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate via FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Arākulam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Podanur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Kottayam and Arākulam is 286 km. The road distance is 259 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Arākulam without a car is to train via Podanur Jn which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Kottayam to Arākulam, including transfers.
Kottayam to Arākulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Arākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Arākulam is to train via Podanur Jn which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Arākulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Podanur Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Arākulam via Angamaly, FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly, and FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kottayam to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Kottayam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Arākulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Kottayam to Arākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Podanur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Arākulam is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Kottayam to Arākulam.
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