There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Arākulam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Coimbatore Jn
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain 12625 / ...
6h 21m₹954–2,448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Tiruppurtrain 12696 / ...
7h 2m₹871–2,475Bus via Nedumbassery
- 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₹2,519–3,639Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Arākulamtaxi 259 km
3h 48m₹5,500–7,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN4450
6h 54m₹925–1,842
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Arākulam is to bus via Nedumbassery which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Arākulam is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
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 Coimbatore Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Kottayam and Arākulam is 294 km. The road distance is 259 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Arākulam without a car is to train via Coimbatore Jn which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 Coimbatore Jn which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Nedumbassery, 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 Coimbatore Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 50m. 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 Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- 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
Train from Kottayam to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kochi - Angamaly to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
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 Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Arākulam is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Kottayam to Arākulam.
There are 18+ hotels available in Arākulam.