There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Petttrain 12623 / ...
2h 54m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
3h 50m₹180–500Drive 150.9 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuramcar 150.9 km
2h 11m₹1,698–2,452Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 150.9 km
2h 11m₹3,100–3,800
Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram is to bus which costs ₹180 - ₹500 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kottayam and arriving at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Trivandrum Pett. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram is 157 km. The road distance is 150.9 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Pett takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹180 - ₹500 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Thiruvananthapuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Pett every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–500 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Pett
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–500
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trivandrum Pett station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram.
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