What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Palayam?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Palayam is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹800 and takes 4h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Palayam?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Palayam is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Palayam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Trivandrum via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Palayam?

No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Palayam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Eraniel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Palayam?

The distance between Kottayam and Palayam is 208 km. The road distance is 208.4 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Palayam without a car?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Palayam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹600 - ₹800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Kottayam to Palayam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Palayam bus from?

Kottayam to Palayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Palayam train from?

Kottayam to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.

Train or bus from Kottayam to Palayam?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Palayam is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹600 - ₹800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Kottayam to Palayam bus arrive?

Kottayam to Palayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.

Where does the Kottayam to Palayam train arrive?

Kottayam to Palayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eraniel station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Palayam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Palayam is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Kottayam to Palayam.

Where can I stay near Palayam?

There are 142+ hotels available in Palayam.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrumbus
4h 27m
₹630–788
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Eranieltrain 16381 / ...
5h 9m
₹465–1,748
Drive 208.4 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Palayamcar 208.4 km
3h 1m
₹2,344–3,386
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Palayamtaxi 208.4 km
3h 1m
₹4,800–6,000
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Eranieltrain 06427 / ...
6h 8m
₹581–1,842

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Distance: 208.3 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India?

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹240–320 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Eraniel 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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