There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
4h 22m₹374–1,639Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkadbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
5h 12mDrive 196.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Malampuzha Damcar 196.5 km
2h 54m₹1,923–2,778Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Malampuzha Damtaxi 196.5 km
2h 54m₹4,300–5,500Bus via Palakkad
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palakkadbus
5h 15m₹477–605
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam is to bus via Palakkad which costs ₹470 - ₹650 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam Baker Junction and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Kottayam and Malampuzha Dam is 217 km. The road distance is 196.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam, including transfers.
Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam bus services, operated by Shama Transport, depart from Kottayam Baker Junction station.
Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹370 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 12m.
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, Shama Transport operates a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 5m. 12 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Website
- Shama Transport
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Shama Transport
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Midukki Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Midukki Travels
- Website
- JaiSai Roadlinks
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- JaiSai Roadlinks
- Website
- Sekar Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sekar Travels
- Website
- Raveendra Holidays
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raveendra Holidays
- Website
- Saniya Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Saniya Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Website
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
- Website
- Atlas Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Atlas Travels
- Phone
- +91 9847324424
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
- Website
- Green tree tours and travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam bus services, operated by Shama Transport, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Kottayam to Malampuzha Dam.
There are 113+ hotels available in Malampuzha Dam.