There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Sivakasi by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kottakarrabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Srivilliputhurbus
5h 50m₹835–1,519Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Sivakasitrain 16328 / ...
7h 42m₹210–1,700Drive 217.1 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Sivakasicar 217.1 km
3h 36m₹2,111–3,048Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Sivakasitaxi 217.1 km
3h 36m₹4,400–5,500
Kottayam to Sivakasi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Sivakasi is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Sivakasi is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Sivakasi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Srivilliputhur via Kottarakara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Sivakasi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Kottayam and Sivakasi is 259 km. The road distance is 217.1 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Sivakasi without a car is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Kottayam to Sivakasi, including transfers.
Kottayam to Sivakasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Sivakasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Sivakasi is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Sivakasi, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Sivakasi via Kottarakara and Srivilliputhur in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Sivakasi once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Sivakasi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Kottakarra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kottarakara to Srivilliputhur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Sivakasi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakarra station.
Kottayam to Sivakasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sivakasi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Sivakasi is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Kottayam to Sivakasi.
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