There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Edakkara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Shōranūr
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Shoranur Jntrain 16349 / ...
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Roadtrain 16326 / ...
6h 27m₹748–2,831Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Nilambur Roadtrain 16349 / ...
6h 32m₹643–2,013Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Nilamburbus
7h 37m₹763–973Drive 244.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Edakkaracar 244.5 km
3h 46m₹2,744–3,964Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Edakkarataxi 244.5 km
3h 46m₹6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Edakkara is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,000 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Edakkara is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Edakkara. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Nilambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Edakkara. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Nilambur Road via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Kottayam and Edakkara is 246 km. The road distance is 244.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Edakkara without a car is to train via Shōranūr which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Kottayam to Edakkara, including transfers.
Kottayam to Edakkara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Edakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Edakkara is to train via Shōranūr which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,000 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Edakkara, India?
You can take a train from Kottayam to Edakkara via Shoranur Jn and Nilambur Road in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Nilambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–380 and the journey takes 7h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Shoranur Jn to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kottayam to Nilambur Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Nilambur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–380
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Edakkara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Nilambur station.
Kottayam to Edakkara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Edakkara is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Kottayam to Edakkara.
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