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How to get fromKottayam to Shimogaby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Shimoga by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Byndoortrain train 12202 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Byndoor to Shimogataxi taxi
    12h 13m
    ₹2,829–5,581

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Birur Jntrain train 12778
    2. Take the train from Birur Jn to Anandapuramtrain train 16206 / ...
    20h 2m
    ₹1,281–5,339

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Kollurbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Kollur to Shimogataxi taxi
    16h 31m
    ₹2,607–4,481

  4. Drive 643.6 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Shimogacar car 643.6 km
    9h 57m
    ₹7,239–10,456

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Shimogataxi taxi 643.6 km
    9h 57m
    ₹12,000–16,000

  6. Train, fly to Shivamogga, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane COK - RQY
    3. Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Shimogataxi taxi
    9h 3m
    ₹6,645–21,905

  7. Train, fly to Bajpe Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    3. Take the train from Thokur to Senapuratrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Senapura to Shimogataxi taxi
    12h 23m
    ₹9,585–18,555

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Shivamogga (RQY) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,292Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 714.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 13m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Shimoga, India?

You can take a train from Kottayam to Shimoga via Birur Jn and Anandapuram in around 20h 2m.

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