There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Thirunallar by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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 Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
13h 11mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Nagappattinamtrain 16361 / ...
16h 29m₹446–3,430Drive 478.6 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Thirunallarcar 478.6 km
7h 26m₹5,434–7,849Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thirunallartaxi 478.6 km
7h 26m₹9,500–12,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tirunallarutrain
12h 1m₹6,005–12,646Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tirunallarutrain
14h 34m₹5,854–16,508Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
13h 37m₹6,955–17,846
Kottayam to Thirunallar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Thirunallar is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Thirunallar is to drive which takes 7h 26m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Thirunallar. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Thirunallar. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Tirunallaru via Nagappattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
The distance between Kottayam and Thirunallar is 554 km. The road distance is 478.6 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thirunallar without a car is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 11m to get from Kottayam to Thirunallar, including transfers.
Kottayam to Thirunallar bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Thirunallar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thirunallar is to bus which takes 13h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 16h 29m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Thirunallar, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Thirunallar via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 11m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Nagappattinam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 14h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- 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, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Nagappattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Tirunallaru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tambaram to Tirunallaru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Thirunallar bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kottayam to Thirunallar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagappattinam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Thirunallar is 479 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Kottayam to Thirunallar.
There are 79+ hotels available in Thirunallar.