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

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

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  1. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane COK - RQY
    7h 58m
    ₹5,945–21,005

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Birur Jntrain train 12778
    2. Take the train from Birur Jn to Shimogatrain train 06513 / ...
    18h 27m
    ₹551–4,239

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Nihams Hospitalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore to Shivamoggabus bus
    15h 33m
    ₹1,443–4,104

  4. Drive 635.4 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Shivamoggacar car 635.4 km
    10h 4m
    ₹7,147–10,323

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Shivamoggataxi taxi 635.4 km
    10h 4m
    ₹12,000–16,000

  6. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane TRV - RQY
    12h 4m
    ₹8,166–25,662

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Chalakuddybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Udupibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udupi, Karnataka to Shivamogga, Karnatakabus bus
    19h 45m

Kottayam to Shivamogga by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration18h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹551Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 526.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Kottayam to Shivamogga via Angamaly, Nimhans Hospital, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore in around 15h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Shimoga via Birur Jn in around 18h 27m.

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