There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Erwadi by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
10h 35m₹1,022–1,532Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361 / ...
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 07355 / ...
11h 38m₹829–3,436Drive 320.3 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Erwadicar 320.3 km
5h 15m₹3,590–5,185Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Erwaditaxi 320.3 km
5h 15m₹6,500–8,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM)plane COK - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
10h 13m₹11,708–20,235Train via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Kottayam to Virudunagar Jntrain 16328 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain 22622
12h 19m₹845–3,553
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Erwadi is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Erwadi is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Erwadi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Erwadi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ramanathapuram via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Kottayam and Erwadi is 395 km. The road distance is 320.3 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Erwadi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Kottayam to Erwadi, including transfers.
Kottayam to Erwadi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Erwadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Erwadi is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,500 and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Erwadi, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Erwadi via Mattuthavani Bus Stop, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Erwadi via Manamadurai Jn and Ramanathapuram in around 11h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–21,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Madurai via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–45,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kottayam to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Erwadi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Erwadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Erwadi is 320 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Kottayam to Erwadi.
There are 20+ hotels available in Erwadi.











