There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Cherthala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 12075 train via Tripunitura
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain 16302 / ...
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthalatrain 12075 / ...
2h 32m₹262–1,950Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Cherthalabus
4h 9m₹192–341Drive 32 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Cherthalacar 32 km
31 min₹361–521Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Cherthalataxi 32 km
31 min₹800–950Train, line 12075 train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Jntrain 16310 / ...
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthalatrain 12075 / ...
2h 45m₹238–1,937Train, bus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain 12625 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Cherthalabus
3h 7m₹200–1,176
Kottayam to Cherthala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Cherthala is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹350 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Cherthala is to drive which takes 31 min and costs ₹360 - ₹550.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Cherthala via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Cherthala. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Cherthala via Tripunithura and Ernakulam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Kottayam and Cherthala is 93 km. The road distance is 32 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Cherthala without a car is to train and line 12075 train via Tripunitura which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Kottayam to Cherthala, including transfers.
Kottayam to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Cherthala is to train and line 12075 train via Tripunitura which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹190 - ₹350 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Cherthala, India?
You can take a train from Kottayam to Cherthala via Tripunitura, Tripunithura, Ernakulam South, and Ernakulam Jn in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Cherthala via Angamaly in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Angamaly to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Aluva to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- ₹800–950
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Cherthala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Kottayam to Cherthala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tripunitura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Cherthala is 32 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Kottayam to Cherthala.
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