There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Dharapuram by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus
7h 6m₹1,042–1,583Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Udumalaippettaitrain 16343
7h 20m₹1,116–2,840Drive 247.1 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Dharapuramcar 247.1 km
4h 32m₹2,780–4,016Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Dharapuramtaxi 247.1 km
4h 32m₹5,000–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Dharapuram is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Dharapuram is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Dharapuram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Palani via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Dharapuram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Udumalaippettai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Kottayam and Dharapuram is 278 km. The road distance is 247.1 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Dharapuram without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Kottayam to Dharapuram, including transfers.
Kottayam to Dharapuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Dharapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Dharapuram is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Dharapuram, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Palani twice daily. Tickets cost ₹290–650 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Udumalaippettai once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Udumalaippettai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Dharapuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kottayam to Dharapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udumalaippettai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Dharapuram is 247 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Kottayam to Dharapuram.
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