There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Aruvikkara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Petttrain 12623 / ...
3h 13m₹665–1,905Train via Thiruvananthapuram Central
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12626 / ...
4h 12m₹586–1,762Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
4h 7m₹601–1,052Drive 145.7 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Aruvikkaracar 145.7 km
2h 9m₹1,633–2,359Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Aruvikkarataxi 145.7 km
2h 9m₹3,000–3,600
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Aruvikkara is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Aruvikkara is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Aruvikkara. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Aruvikkara. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Trivandrum Pett via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Kottayam and Aruvikkara is 174 km. The road distance is 145.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Aruvikkara without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Kottayam to Aruvikkara, including transfers.
Kottayam to Aruvikkara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Aruvikkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Aruvikkara is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Aruvikkara, Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Pett every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–500 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–3,600
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Aruvikkara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kottayam to Aruvikkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trivandrum Pett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Aruvikkara is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Kottayam to Aruvikkara.
There are 803+ hotels available in Aruvikkara.