There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Tiruchchendur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Nāgercoil
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Tirunelvelitrain
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendurtrain
9h 52m₹442–3,559Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Tirunelvelitrain 16792
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendurtrain 16731 / ...
11h 35m₹326–2,566Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Tiruchendurbus Madurai - Tiruchendur
12h 1m₹732–1,782Drive 258.7 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Tiruchchendurcar 258.7 km
4h 8m₹2,897–4,184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Tiruchchendurtaxi 258.7 km
4h 8m₹5,500–7,000
Kottayam to Tiruchchendur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Tiruchchendur is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Tiruchchendur is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Tiruchchendur. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Tiruchendur via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Tiruchchendur. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Tiruchendur via Nagercoil Jn and Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Kottayam and Tiruchchendur is 367 km. The road distance is 258.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Tiruchchendur without a car is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 9h 52m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Kottayam to Tiruchchendur, including transfers.
Kottayam to Tiruchchendur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Tiruchchendur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Tiruchchendur is to train via Nāgercoil which takes 9h 52m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,800 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Tiruchchendur, India?
You can take a train from Kottayam to Tiruchendur via Nagercoil Jn and Tirunelveli in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Tiruchendur via Mattuthavani Bus Stop and Madurai in around 12h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Kottayam to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Madurai to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Tiruchchendur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Tiruchchendur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Tiruchchendur is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Kottayam to Tiruchchendur.
There are 57+ hotels available in Tiruchchendur.