There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Tirunelveli by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Trivandrumbus
- Take the bus from Azhagiyamandapam to Nellaibus
7h 3m₹740–2,318Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Tirunelvelitrain 16792
8h 35m₹200–1,600Train via Nāgercoil
- Take the train from Kottayam to Nagercoil Jntrain 16526 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Tirunelvelitrain 12634 / ...
7h 27m₹322–2,559Drive 198.2 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Tirunelvelicar 198.2 km
3h 7m₹2,233–3,225Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Tirunelvelitaxi 198.2 km
3h 7m₹4,500–5,500
Kottayam to Tirunelveli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Tirunelveli is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Tirunelveli is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Tirunelveli. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Nellai via Azhagiyamandapam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kottayam and arriving at Tirunelveli. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Kottayam and Tirunelveli is 302 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Tirunelveli without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Kottayam to Tirunelveli, including transfers.
Kottayam to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Tirunelveli is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train via Nāgercoil, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Tirunelveli, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Nellai via Trivandrum and Azhagiyamandapam in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Tirunelveli via Nagercoil Jn in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Azhagiyamandapam to Nellai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Kottayam to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nagercoil Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Tirunelveli is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Kottayam to Tirunelveli.
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