There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Thirunallar by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
best- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Tirunallarutrain
9h 7m₹7,383–14,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Nagappattinamtrain 16361 / ...
16h 29m₹446–3,430Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Ernakulambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
15h 15mDrive 478.6 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Thirunallarcar 478.6 km
7h 26m₹5,349–7,726Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thirunallartaxi 478.6 km
7h 26m₹9,500–12,000Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mayiladuturai Jtrain
9h 33m₹8,833–18,200
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 Baker Junction and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via Ernakulam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.
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 901 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 15h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Kottayam to Thirunallar, including transfers.
Kottayam to Thirunallar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kottayam Baker Junction 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 15h 15m 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 Baker Junction to Thirunallar via Ernakulam and Velankanni Bus stand in around 15h 15m. 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
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
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 Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 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 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Ernakulam to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–12,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Thirunallar bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Ernakulam 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.
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