There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Erwadi by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5111
10h 40m₹1,012–1,532Train
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₹3,610–5,214Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Erwaditaxi 320.3 km
5h 15m₹6,500–8,000Bus via Srivilliputhur
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Srivilliputhurbus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus
11h 24mTrain 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Erwadi is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Erwadi is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Erwadi station. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
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 40m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 10h 40m 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 40m 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 - Railway Station in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Erwadi via Manamadurai Jn and Ramanathapuram in around 11h 38m.
- 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 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
Bus from Kottayam to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Srivilliputhur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Website
- Smg Travels
Bus from Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Smg Travels
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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