There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Swāmimalai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Thenibus
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thuvarankuruchibus
11h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Towntrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Thanjavurtrain 16188
14h 1m₹519–4,138Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Kottayam to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Swamimalaitrain
13h 26m₹520–4,093Drive 418.4 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Swāmimalaicar 418.4 km
6h 30m₹4,720–6,817Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Swāmimalaitaxi 418.4 km
6h 30m₹8,000–10,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalaitrain
11h 47m₹8,335–18,805Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalaitrain
14h 21m
Kottayam to Swāmimalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Swāmimalai is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi via Theni, Tamil Nadu and Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Swamimalai via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Kottayam and Swāmimalai is 434 km. The road distance is 418.4 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Swāmimalai without a car is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Kottayam to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Kottayam to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Swāmimalai is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Swāmimalai, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Swāmimalai via Theni, Theni, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirapalli, and Thuvarankuruchi in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Swamimalai via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 13h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ernakulam Town to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹324–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Theni station.
Kottayam to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Swāmimalai is 418 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Kottayam to Swāmimalai.
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