There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Ettimadai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
5h 54m₹294–2,349Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus
6h 49m₹720–3,685Drive 219.7 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Ettimadaicar 219.7 km
3h 11m₹2,459–3,552Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Ettimadaitaxi 219.7 km
3h 11m₹4,900–6,000Bus via Palakkad
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palakkadbus
7h 19m₹357–1,265
Kottayam to Ettimadai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Ettimadai is to bus via Palakkad which costs ₹350 - ₹1,300 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Ettimadai is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Ettimadai. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ettimadai via Gandhipuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Ettimadai. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ettimadai via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Kottayam and Ettimadai is 243 km. The road distance is 219.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Ettimadai without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Kottayam to Ettimadai, including transfers.
Kottayam to Ettimadai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Ettimadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Ettimadai is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,700 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Ettimadai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Coimbatore every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–1,800
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Ettimadai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Kottayam to Ettimadai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Ettimadai is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Kottayam to Ettimadai.
There are 356+ hotels available in Ettimadai.