There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Chettinad by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
9h 36m₹1,562–3,382Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361 / ...
11h 14m₹692–2,555Drive 329.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Chettinadcar 329.5 km
5h 19m₹3,674–5,306Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Chettinadtaxi 329.5 km
5h 19m₹6,500–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Chettinad is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Chettinad is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
The distance between Kottayam and Chettinad is 340 km. The road distance is 329.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Chettinad without a car is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Kottayam to Chettinad, including transfers.
Kottayam to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Chettinad is to bus which takes 9h 36m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 14m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Chettinad, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Chettinad via Mattuthavani Bus Stop, Madurai, and Kovilpatti in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Karaikkudi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 10h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Chettinad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Chettinad is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Kottayam to Chettinad.
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