There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Ottappalamtrain 12625 / ...
3h 42m₹472–1,671Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Vadakkancherybus
4h 12m₹662–2,781Drive 171.7 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamalacar 171.7 km
2h 27m₹1,936–2,796Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamalataxi 171.7 km
2h 27m₹3,800–4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala is to train which costs ₹470 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Vadakkanchery via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ottappalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Kottayam and Thiruvilwamala is 190 km. The road distance is 171.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala, including transfers.
Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,800 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Thiruvilwamala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Ottappalam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala via Angamaly and Vadakkanchery in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Angamaly to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Angamaly to Vadakkanchery
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ottappalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Kottayam to Thiruvilwamala.
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