What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Kakkad?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Kakkad is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Kakkad?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Kakkad is to drive which takes 5h and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Kakkad?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kannur. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Kakkad?

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.

How far is it from Kottayam to Kakkad?

The distance between Kottayam and Kakkad is 351 km. The road distance is 321.6 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Kakkad without a car?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Kakkad without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,400.

How long does it take to get from Kottayam to Kakkad?

The bus from Kottayam to Kannur takes 8h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Kakkad bus from?

Kottayam to Kakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Kakkad train from?

Kottayam to Kakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.

Train or bus from Kottayam to Kakkad?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Kakkad is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs ₹420 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,400 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Kottayam to Kakkad bus arrive?

Kottayam to Kakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kannur station.

Where does the Kottayam to Kakkad train arrive?

Kottayam to Kakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Kakkad?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Kakkad is 322 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kottayam to Kakkad.

Where can I stay near Kakkad?

There are 180+ hotels available in Kakkad.

Kottayam to Kakkad - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Kannurbus
8h 45m
₹420–1,400
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
2. Take the bus from Thrissur to Kannurbus
9h 23m
₹406–1,530
Train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
2. Take the train from Thrisur to Kannurtrain 16347 / ...
9h 4m
₹886–3,340
Drive 321.6 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Kakkadcar 321.6 km
5h
₹3,639–5,256
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kakkadtaxi 321.6 km
5h
₹6,500–8,000
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
5h 39m
₹6,045–16,196
Bus via Thrissur
1. Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus
2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kozhikode, Keralabus
3. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Kannurbus
9h 40m

Kottayam to Kakkad by bus

21Weekly Buses

8h 45mAverage Duration

₹420Cheapest Price

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Distance: 351.2 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Kakkad via Thrisur and Kannur in around 9h 4m.

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