There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Kovilpatti by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Nāgercoil
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Nagercoil Jntrain 16526 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Kovilpattitrain 12634 / ...
8h 21m₹342–2,659Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrumbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4430
8h 39m₹540–1,068Drive 210.3 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Kovilpatticar 210.3 km
3h 27m₹2,371–3,425Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kovilpattitaxi 210.3 km
3h 27m₹4,800–6,000Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Kayankulamtrain 16344 / ...
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Kovilpattitrain 16128
9h 31m₹347–2,674
Kottayam to Kovilpatti by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Kovilpatti is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Kovilpatti is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Kovilpatti. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass via FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Kovilpatti. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kovilpatti via Nagercoil Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Kottayam and Kovilpatti is 370 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Kovilpatti without a car is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Kottayam to Kovilpatti, including transfers.
Kottayam to Kovilpatti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Kovilpatti is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 8h 21m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,100 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Kovilpatti, India?
You can take a train from Kottayam to Kovilpatti via Nagercoil Jn in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass via Trivandrum and FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kottayam to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kayankulam to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Kovilpatti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Kottayam to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Kovilpatti is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Kottayam to Kovilpatti.
There are five+ hotels available in Kovilpatti.