There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
8h 42m₹328–502Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Madurai Jntrain 16328 / ...
9h 56m₹240–1,900Drive 246.1 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Meenakshi Templecar 246.1 km
4h 3m₹2,775–4,008Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Meenakshi Templetaxi 246.1 km
4h 3m₹5,000–6,000
Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple is to bus which costs ₹320 - ₹500 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Kottayam and Meenakshi Temple is 259 km. The road distance is 246.1 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple without a car is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs ₹320 - ₹500.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple, including transfers.
Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple is to bus which takes 8h 42m and costs ₹320 - ₹500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Meenakshi Temple, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–390 and the journey takes 7h 16m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Madurai Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 9h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple is 246 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Kottayam to Meenakshi Temple.
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