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

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Surat is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹5,500 and takes 31h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Surat is to train and fly which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Surat?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Surat. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Surat, Gujarat via St Johns Hospital, Corporation and Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Surat?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Surat. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 31h 12m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Surat?

The distance between Kottayam and Surat is 1387 km. The road distance is 1590.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottayam to Surat without a car is to train which takes 31h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Kottayam to Surat, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Surat bus from?

Kottayam to Surat bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Surat train from?

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

Train or bus from Kottayam to Surat?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Surat is to train which takes 31h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 37h 3m.

Where does the Kottayam to Surat bus arrive?

Kottayam to Surat bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madiwala station.

Where does the Kottayam to Surat train arrive?

Kottayam to Surat train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Surat station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Surat?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Surat is 1590 km. It takes approximately 23h 18m to drive from Kottayam to Surat.

Where can I stay near Surat?

There are 229+ hotels available in Surat.

Kottayam to Surat - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Surat
best
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Surat (STV)plane COK - STV
8h 52m
₹10,055–20,536
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Surattrain 22653 / ...
31h 12m
₹650–5,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Madiwalabus
2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Surat, Gujaratbus Bangalore, Karnataka - Surat, Gujarat
37h 3m
Drive 1,590.5 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Suratcar 1,590.5 km
23h 18m
₹18,154–26,223
Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Surat
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Surat (STV)plane CJB - STV
11h 50m
₹10,904–21,398
Train to Trivandrum, fly to Surat
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Surat (STV)plane TRV - STV
12h 14m
₹12,825–26,202
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane COK - BOM
3. Take the train from Borivali to Surattrain
9h 50m
₹7,662–14,810

Kottayam to Surat by train

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31h 12mAverage Duration

₹650Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,386.7 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Surat 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹650–5,500 and the journey takes 31h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Surat, Gujarat via St Johns Hospital, Pallavi Talkies, Corporation, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, and Bangalore, Karnataka in around 37h 3m.

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