There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Thiruvarur by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
12h 5mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361
13h 37m₹320–2,500Drive 455.2 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Thiruvarurcar 455.2 km
6h 59m₹5,109–7,379Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thiruvarurtaxi 455.2 km
6h 59m₹9,000–11,000Train, 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 Thiruvarur Jntrain
12h 11m₹8,345–18,805
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvarur is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 13h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvarur is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Thiruvarur. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Thiruvarur Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h 37m.
The distance between Kottayam and Thiruvarur is 505 km. The road distance is 455.2 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvarur without a car is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Kottayam to Thiruvarur, including transfers.
Kottayam to Thiruvarur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Thiruvarur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvarur is to bus which takes 12h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 13h 37m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Thiruvarur, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Thiruvarur Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
- 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
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
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 Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Thiruvarur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kottayam to Thiruvarur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvarur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Thiruvarur is 455 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Kottayam to Thiruvarur.
There are 36+ hotels available in Thiruvarur.