There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Kamuthi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Aruppukkottaitrain 16361 / ...
9h 16m₹833–2,513Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypassbus FlixBus IN5111
10h 5m₹1,052–1,442Drive 281.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Kamuthicar 281.5 km
4h 37m₹3,151–4,552Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kamuthitaxi 281.5 km
4h 37m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Kamuthi is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Kamuthi is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Kamuthi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Kamuthi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Aruppukkottai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Kottayam and Kamuthi is 380 km. The road distance is 281.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Kamuthi without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Kottayam to Kamuthi, including transfers.
Kottayam to Kamuthi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Kamuthi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Kamuthi is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 10h 5m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Kamuthi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Aruppukkottai twice a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Kamuthi via Mattuthavani Bus Stop, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass in around 10h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Aruppukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–360
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Kamuthi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Kamuthi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aruppukkottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Kamuthi is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Kottayam to Kamuthi.
There are one+ hotels available in Kamuthi.