There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain 12625 / ...
8h 20m₹1,124–3,498Bus via Coimbatore
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Coonoor - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4340 / ...
9h 31m₹990–2,765Drive 304.8 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Kotagiricar 304.8 km
4h 43m₹2,963–4,279Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kotagiritaxi 304.8 km
4h 43m₹7,500–9,000Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN4450
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stopbus FlixBus IN5143 / ...
11h 50m₹1,145–2,282
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri is to bus via Coimbatore which costs ₹950 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Coonoor - Bus Stand via FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Metupalaiyam via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Kottayam and Kotagiri is 331 km. The road distance is 304.8 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri, including transfers.
Kottayam to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Coimbatore, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Kotagiri, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Kotagiri via Coimbatore, FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand, and FlixBus Coonoor - Bus Stand in around 9h 31m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Coimbatore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–1,800
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Coonoor - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–330
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–440
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Coimbatore station.
Kottayam to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Kotagiri is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Kottayam to Kotagiri.
There are 658+ hotels available in Kotagiri.