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 FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam and arriving at FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop via FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

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 317 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 bus and taxi which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,900.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m 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 FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam 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, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Kottayam to Kotagiri bus arrive?

Kottayam to Kotagiri bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate 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 644+ hotels available in Kotagiri.

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

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

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus
2. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kotagiritaxi
6h 30m
₹2,000–3,885
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain 12625 / ...
8h 20m
₹1,124–3,498
Drive 304.8 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Kotagiricar 304.8 km
4h 43m
₹3,406–4,920
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: 317.2 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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 FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to Kotagiri via FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gate, FlixBus Coimbatore - Neelambur, and FlixBus Wellington - Bus Stop in around 11h 35m.

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