There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Puliyarai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Kottavasalbus
4h 25m₹490–709Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Bhagavathipuramtrain 16328
5h 33m₹170–1,400Drive 131.4 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Puliyaraicar 131.4 km
1h 58m₹1,478–2,134Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Puliyaraitaxi 131.4 km
1h 58m₹3,100–3,700
Kottayam to Puliyarai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Puliyarai is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Puliyarai is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Puliyarai. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kottavasal via Kottakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Bhagavathipuram. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Kottayam and Puliyarai is 140 km. The road distance is 131.4 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Puliyarai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹490 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Kottayam to Puliyarai, including transfers.
Kottayam to Puliyarai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Puliyarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Puliyarai is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹490 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Puliyarai, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Puliyarai via Kottakkara and Kottavasal in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Bhagavathipuram once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Bhagavathipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Kottakkara to Kottavasal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Puliyarai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Kottayam to Puliyarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bhagavathipuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Puliyarai is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Kottayam to Puliyarai.
There are 57+ hotels available in Puliyarai.