There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Gandhigram by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Thenibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Theni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Dindigul - Palani Road Bypassbus FlixBus IN5116 / ...
7h 37m₹552–819Train via Palakkad
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Ambaturaitrain 16731
8h 41m₹354–2,799Drive 238.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Gandhigramcar 238.5 km
3h 51m₹2,722–3,931Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Gandhigramtaxi 238.5 km
3h 51m₹4,800–6,000Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Madurai Jntrain 16328
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ambaturaitrain 12638 / ...
11h 17m₹361–2,823
Kottayam to Gandhigram by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Gandhigram is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹850 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Gandhigram is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Gandhigram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Dindigul - Palani Road Bypass via FlixBus Theni - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Gandhigram. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ambaturai via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Kottayam and Gandhigram is 255 km. The road distance is 238.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Gandhigram without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹550 - ₹850.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Kottayam to Gandhigram, including transfers.
Kottayam to Gandhigram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Gandhigram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Gandhigram is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs ₹550 - ₹850. Alternatively, you can train via Palakkad, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Gandhigram, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Gandhigram via FlixBus Theni - Bus Stand and FlixBus Dindigul - Palani Road Bypass in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Ambaturai via Palakkad in around 8h 41m.
- 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
Train from Palakkad to Ambaturai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kottayam to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Madurai Jn to Ambaturai
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Gandhigram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Theni station.
Kottayam to Gandhigram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Gandhigram is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Kottayam to Gandhigram.
There are 25+ hotels available in Gandhigram.