There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Koodankulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Nager Coil Towntrain 16649
5h 5m₹1,190–2,745Train via Kanyakumari
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Kanyakumaritrain 22504 / ...
6h 8m₹947–2,450Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kanyakumaribus
6h 33m₹1,109–1,366Drive 250.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Koodankulamcar 250.5 km
3h 46m₹2,833–4,091Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Koodankulamtaxi 250.5 km
3h 46m₹5,500–7,000Bus via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Nagercoil - Kavalkinaru Junctionbus FlixBus IN4430
8h 10m₹1,091–1,822
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Koodankulam is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Koodankulam is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kanyakumari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Koodankulam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Nager Coil Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Kottayam and Koodankulam is 264 km. The road distance is 250.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Koodankulam without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Kottayam to Koodankulam, including transfers.
Kottayam to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Koodankulam is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Koodankulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Nager Coil Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 28m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Kanyakumari once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–420 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Nager Coil Town
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kottayam to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Kanyakumari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–420
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper
- ₹340–420
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
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Koodankulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kanyakumari station.
Kottayam to Koodankulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nager Coil Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Koodankulam is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Kottayam to Koodankulam.
There are 143+ hotels available in Koodankulam.