There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Erode by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Erode Jntrain 12625 / ...
7h 30m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Erodebus
7h 37m₹807–2,281Drive 331.9 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Erodecar 331.9 km
4h 40m₹3,789–5,472Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Erodetaxi 331.9 km
4h 40m₹6,500–8,000Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Erode, Tamil Nadubus
8h 27m
Kottayam to Erode by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Erode is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Erode is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Erode. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Erode via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Erode Jn. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Kottayam and Erode is 361 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Erode without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Kottayam to Erode Jn takes 7h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kottayam to Erode bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Erode train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Erode is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Erode, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Erode Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Erode via Angamaly in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Erode bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Kottayam to Erode train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Erode is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Kottayam to Erode.
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