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

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Shivamogga is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,300 and takes 17h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Shivamogga is to taxi and fly and bus and train which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Shivamogga?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Shivamogga. However, there are services departing from Kottayam Baker Junction and arriving at Shivamogga via KR Market and Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Shivamogga?

No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Shivamogga. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Shimoga Town via Birur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Shivamogga?

The distance between Kottayam and Shivamogga is 940 km. The road distance is 635.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottayam to Shivamogga without a car is to train which takes 17h 43m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,300.

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

It takes approximately 17h 43m to get from Kottayam to Shivamogga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Shivamogga bus from?

Kottayam to Shivamogga bus services, operated by Sri Durgamba Travels, depart from Kottayam Baker Junction station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Shivamogga train from?

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

Train or bus from Kottayam to Shivamogga?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Shivamogga is to train which takes 17h 43m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400 and takes 17h 47m.

Where does the Kottayam to Shivamogga bus arrive?

Kottayam to Shivamogga bus services, operated by Sri Durgamba Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.

Where does the Kottayam to Shivamogga train arrive?

Kottayam to Shivamogga train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Birur Jn station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Shivamogga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Shivamogga is 635 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Kottayam to Shivamogga.

Where can I stay near Shivamogga?

There are 18+ hotels available in Shivamogga.

Kottayam to Shivamogga - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kottayam to Shivamogga by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kottayam to Birur Jntrain 12778
2. Take the train from Birur Jn to Shimoga Towntrain 20651 / ...
17h 43m
₹561–4,239
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
2. Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Shivamoggabus
17h 47m
₹1,159–3,351
Drive 635.4 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Shivamoggacar 635.4 km
10h 4m
₹7,130–10,298
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Shivamoggataxi 635.4 km
10h 4m
₹12,000–16,000
Taxi, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
3. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Roadbus
11h 20m
Bus via Kozhikode
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Kozhikodebus
2. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Mysurubus
3. Take the bus from Mysuru to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Roadbus
20h 41m
Taxi, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
3. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Kempegowda Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Shimoga Towntrain
9h 3m
₹6,143–15,350
Taxi, fly to Shivamogga
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane COK - RQY
12h 27m
₹10,773–25,350

Kottayam to Shivamogga by train

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Distance: 940 km
Duration: 17h 43m

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

You can take a train from Kottayam to Shimoga Town via Birur Jn in around 17h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Shivamogga via Bengaluru, KR Market, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore in around 17h 47m.

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