There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Ernākulam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
1h 5m₹120–1,000Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottayam to Ernakulambus
1h 22m₹80–2,000Drive 65.9 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Ernākulamcar 65.9 km
1h 1m₹745–1,076Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Ernākulamtaxi 65.9 km
1h 1m₹1,400–1,800
Kottayam to Ernākulam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Ernākulam is to bus which costs ₹80 - ₹2,000 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Ernākulam is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ernakulam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ernakulam Town. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Kottayam and Ernākulam is 60 km. The road distance is 65.9 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Ernākulam without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000.
The train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Town takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kottayam to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Ernākulam is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹80 - ₹2,000 and takes 1h 22m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Ernākulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Town hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kottayam to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹480–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Kerala State Road Transport Corporation also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kottayam to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,800
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Ernākulam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Kottayam to Ernākulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Ernākulam is 66 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Kottayam to Ernākulam.
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