What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Bekal?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Bekal is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,000 and takes 9h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Bekal?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Bekal is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Bekal?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Bekal. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kanhagad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Bekal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Bekal Fort. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Bekal?

The distance between Kottayam and Bekal is 414 km. The road distance is 396.2 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Bekal without a car?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Bekal without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.

How long does it take to get from Kottayam to Bekal?

The train from Kottayam to Bekal Fort takes 9h 29m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Bekal bus from?

Kottayam to Bekal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Bekal train from?

Kottayam to Bekal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.

Train or bus from Kottayam to Bekal?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Bekal is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,200 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Kottayam to Bekal bus arrive?

Kottayam to Bekal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kanhagad station.

Where does the Kottayam to Bekal train arrive?

Kottayam to Bekal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bekal Fort station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Bekal?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Bekal is 396 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Kottayam to Bekal.

Where can I stay near Bekal?

There are 66+ hotels available in Bekal.

Kottayam to Bekal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kottayam to Bekal Forttrain 16347 / ...
9h 29m
₹260–2,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Kanhagadbus
9h 59m
₹801–1,114
Drive 396.2 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Bekalcar 396.2 km
6h 9m
₹4,445–6,421
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Bekaltaxi 396.2 km
6h 9m
₹8,500–11,000
Train, fly to Kannur International Airport
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
3. Take the train from Kannur to Bekal Forttrain
8h 17m
₹5,925–17,296
Train, fly to Bajpe Airport
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
3. Take the train from Mangalore to Bekal Forttrain
10h 17m
₹7,155–14,506

Kottayam to Bekal by train

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9h 29mAverage Duration

₹260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 413.8 km
Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Bekal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Bekal Fort twice daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 29m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Kanhagad once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–750 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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