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How to get fromKottayam to Bekalby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Bekal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Bekal Forttrain train 16347 / ...
    9h 38m
    ₹260–2,000

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Kanhagadbus bus
    9h 59m
    ₹802–1,115

  3. Drive 396.7 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Bekalcar car 396.7 km
    6h 10m
    ₹4,462–6,444

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Bekaltaxi taxi 396.7 km
    6h 10m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Train, fly to Kannur International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane COK - CNN
    3. Take the train from Kannur to Bekal Forttrain train
    8h 10m
    ₹5,175–15,305

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kozhikode, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Kannurbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kannur to Bekal Forttrain train
    12h 24m

  7. Train, fly to Bajpe Airport

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    3. Take the train from Mangalore to Bekal Forttrain train
    10h 13m
    ₹7,205–15,515

Kottayam to Bekal by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket₹260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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 38m. 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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