There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Pillayarpatti by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
9h 19m₹1,122–2,822Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Karaikkudi Jntrain 16361
11h 5m₹592–2,445Drive 313.5 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Pillayarpatticar 313.5 km
5h 2m₹3,527–5,094Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Pillayarpattitaxi 313.5 km
5h 2m₹6,000–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Pillayarpatti is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Pillayarpatti is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Pillayarpatti. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Kottayam and Pillayarpatti is 324 km. The road distance is 313.5 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Pillayarpatti without a car is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Kottayam to Pillayarpatti, including transfers.
Kottayam to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Pillayarpatti is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Pillayarpatti, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Pillayarpatti via Mattuthavani Bus Stop, Madurai, and Kovilpatti in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Karaikkudi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 10h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- 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/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Pillayarpatti bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Pillayarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Pillayarpatti is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Kottayam to Pillayarpatti.
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