There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Chelakkara by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Shoranurbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater
3h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Shoranur Jntrain 16347 / ...
4h 15m₹428–1,601Drive 162.2 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Chelakkaracar 162.2 km
2h 21m₹1,819–2,627Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Chelakkarataxi 162.2 km
2h 21m₹3,300–4,000Bus via Wadakkanchery
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Wadakkancherybus
4h 32m₹478–625Train via Thrisur
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
4h 33m₹576–2,470
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Chelakkara is to bus via Wadakkanchery which costs ₹470 - ₹650 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Chelakkara is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Chelakkara. However, there are services departing from Kottayam Baker Junction and arriving at Shoranur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Chelakkara. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Shoranur Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Kottayam and Chelakkara is 176 km. The road distance is 162.2 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Chelakkara without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Kottayam to Chelakkara, including transfers.
Kottayam to Chelakkara bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kottayam Baker Junction station.
Kottayam to Chelakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Chelakkara is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Chelakkara, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Shoranur once a week, and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Shoranur Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Shoranur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Wadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–270
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Chelakkara bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Shoranur station.
Kottayam to Chelakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Chelakkara is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Kottayam to Chelakkara.
There are 121+ hotels available in Chelakkara.