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How to get fromKottayam to Kolkataby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Kolkata by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane COK - CCU
    7h
    ₹12,100–18,488

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Santragachi Jntrain train 12659 / ...
    40h 19m
    ₹950–7,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo Multi Axle B11R AC Seater\Sleeper / ...
    47h 15m
    ₹2,474–6,229

  4. Drive  2,267.7 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Kolkatacar car 2,267.7 km
    33h 7m
    ₹22,042–31,838

  5. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane CJB - CCU
    12h 27m
    ₹10,071–18,996

  6. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXM - CCU
    9h 27m
    ₹17,378–23,362

  7. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2d 4h
    ₹2,834–6,340

Kottayam to Kolkata by bus

Calendar59Weekly Buses
Duration47h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,474Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,994.1 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Kolkata, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Santragachi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹950–7,500 and the journey takes 39h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Kolkata via Bengaluru in around 47h 15m.

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