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How to get fromKottayam to Malampuzha Damby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Palakkadtrain train 12625 / ...
    4h 22m
    ₹374–1,639

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    5h 7m
    ₹576–1,143

  3. Drive  196.5 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Malampuzha Damcar car 196.5 km
    2h 54m
    ₹2,189–3,161

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Malampuzha Damtaxi taxi 196.5 km
    2h 54m
    ₹4,300–5,500

  5. Bus via Palakkad

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Palakkadbus bus
    5h 15m
    ₹477–605

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  • Distance: 217.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Malampuzha Dam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Palakkad every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h. 12 other operators also service this route.

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