There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Kakkad by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
2h 40m₹7,523–20,550Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Kannurbus
9h 23m₹406–1,530Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kannurbus
8h 45m₹420–3,600Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kannurtrain 16347 / ...
9h 4m₹886–3,340Drive 321.6 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Kakkadcar 321.6 km
5h₹3,600–5,200Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kakkadtaxi 321.6 km
5h₹6,500–8,000
Kottayam to Kakkad by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Kakkad is to train and bus which costs ₹400 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Kakkad is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹21,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kannur. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Kakkad. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kannur via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between Kottayam and Kakkad is 329 km. The road distance is 321.6 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Kakkad without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Kottayam to Kakkad, including transfers.
Kottayam to Kakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Kakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Kakkad is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,400 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Kakkad, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Kannur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Seven other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Kakkad via Thrisur and Kannur in around 9h 4m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thrisur to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
Bus from Thrissur to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–340
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kottayam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Kottayam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Kottayam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,600
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Kottayam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Kottayam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kottayam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Kottayam to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Kakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kannur station.
Kottayam to Kakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Kakkad is 322 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kottayam to Kakkad.
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