There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Chenkal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Neyyattinkaratrain 16649
3h 42m₹442–1,640Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
5h 25m₹1,691–3,362Drive 175.8 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Chenkalcar 175.8 km
2h 39m₹1,986–2,869Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Chenkaltaxi 175.8 km
2h 39m₹3,600–4,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Chenkal is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Chenkal is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Chenkal. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Udayankulangara via Thampanoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Chenkal. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Neyyattinkara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Kottayam and Chenkal is 184 km. The road distance is 175.8 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Chenkal without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Kottayam to Chenkal, including transfers.
Kottayam to Chenkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Chenkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Chenkal is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,400 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Chenkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Neyyattinkara once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 31m. 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 Neyyattinkara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- 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 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Chenkal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kottayam to Chenkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Neyyattinkara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Chenkal is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Kottayam to Chenkal.
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