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How to get fromKottayam to Coimbatoreby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Coimbatore by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus bus
    5h 18m
    ₹300–1,800

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train 12625 / ...
    5h 50m
    ₹200–1,600

  3. Drive  236.5 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Coimbatorecar car 236.5 km
    3h 33m
    ₹2,314–3,342

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Coimbatoretaxi taxi 236.5 km
    3h 33m
    ₹5,000–6,500

  5. Bus via Kochi

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Ernakulambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    6h 17m

Kottayam to Coimbatore by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Coimbatore, India?

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Coimbatore every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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