There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Karakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Parassalatrain 16649
3h 57m₹447–1,674Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
5h 26m₹1,751–3,432Drive 176.6 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Karakonamcar 176.6 km
2h 42m₹1,977–2,855Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Karakonamtaxi 176.6 km
2h 42m₹3,600–4,400Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane COK - TRV
2h 46m₹8,373–21,450
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Karakonam is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Karakonam is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Udayankulangara via Thampanoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Karakonam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Parassala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Kottayam and Karakonam is 196 km. The road distance is 176.6 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Karakonam without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Kottayam to Karakonam, including transfers.
Kottayam to Karakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Karakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Karakonam is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,500 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Karakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Parassala once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–500 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Parassala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–4,400
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Karakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kottayam to Karakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parassala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Karakonam is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kottayam to Karakonam.
There are 666+ hotels available in Karakonam.