There are 9 ways to get from Kottayam to Cherupuzha by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Kannur International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cherupuzhataxi
3h 17m₹7,973–21,150Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Kannurtrain 16347 / ...
12h 14m₹308–1,995Train via Thrissur
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kozhikkodetrain
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Payyanurtrain
10h 36m₹1,406–4,790Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Payyanurbus
11h 24m₹499–799Drive 377.9 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Cherupuzhacar 377.9 km
5h 58m₹4,224–6,101Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Cherupuzhataxi 377.9 km
5h 58m₹7,500–9,500Taxi, fly to Bajpe Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
- Take the train from Mangalore to Nileshwartrain
7h 36m₹9,493–18,160Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Chalakuddybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Payyannurbus
11h 53m₹909–2,508Train #2
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kannurtrain 16347 / ...
12h 54m₹411–2,820
Kottayam to Cherupuzha by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Cherupuzha is to bus which costs ₹490 - ₹800 and takes 11h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Cherupuzha is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Cherupuzha. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Cherupuzha via Payannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Cherupuzha. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Payyanur via Thrisur and Kozhikkode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between Kottayam and Cherupuzha is 367 km. The road distance is 377.9 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Cherupuzha without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 10h 36m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Kottayam to Cherupuzha, including transfers.
Kottayam to Cherupuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Cherupuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Cherupuzha is to train via Thrissur which takes 10h 36m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹490 - ₹800 and takes 11h 24m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Cherupuzha, India?
You can take a train from Kottayam to Cherupuzha via Thrisur, Kozhikkode, and Payyanur in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Payyanur once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–700 and the journey takes 9h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–12,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–23,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Thrisur to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kozhikkode to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Mangalore to Nileshwar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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
Train from Thrisur to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Payyanur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–700
- Website
- KSRTC
- Super Deluxe Air Bus
- ₹600–700
Bus from Kottayam to Chalakuddy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Chalakudy to Payyannur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Cherupuzha bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Payyanur station.
Kottayam to Cherupuzha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Cherupuzha is 378 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Kottayam to Cherupuzha.
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