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

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There are 5 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
    6h 30m
    ₹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_A/C Sleeper / ...
    47h 50m

  4. Drive  2,267.6 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Kolkatacar car 2,267.6 km
    33h 8m
    ₹25,417–36,713

  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 22m
    ₹10,071–18,996

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar148Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,585Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,994.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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 50m.

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