What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Kotagiri?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Kotagiri. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Kotagiri?

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.

How far is it from Kottayam to Kotagiri?

The distance between Kottayam and Kotagiri is 331 km. The road distance is 304.8 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Kotagiri without a car?

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.

How long does it take to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Kotagiri bus from?

Kottayam to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Kotagiri train from?

Kottayam to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.

Train or bus from Kottayam to Kotagiri?

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 Thrissur, which costs and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Kottayam to Kotagiri bus arrive?

Kottayam to Kotagiri bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.

Where does the Kottayam to Kotagiri train arrive?

Kottayam to Kotagiri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Kotagiri?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Kotagiri is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Kottayam to Kotagiri.

Where can I stay near Kotagiri?

There are 650+ hotels available in Kotagiri.

Kottayam to Kotagiri - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Kotagiri by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain 12625 / ...
8h 20m
₹1,124–3,498
Bus via Thrissur
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus
2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
3. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
8h 28m
Drive 304.8 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Kotagiricar 304.8 km
4h 43m
₹3,438–4,966
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kotagiritaxi 304.8 km
4h 43m
₹7,500–9,000
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus FlixBus IN4450
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur to FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stopbus FlixBus IN5143 / ...
11h 35m
₹1,145–2,262

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Distance: 330.7 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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 Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 28m.

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