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How to get fromKottayam to Tirupathiby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Tirupathi by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane COK - TIR
    5h 13m
    ₹13,623–25,150

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tirupatitrain train 12625 / ...
    13h 48m
    ₹467–2,942

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus bus
    15h 57m
    ₹1,119–3,351

  4. Drive  677.1 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Tirupathicar car 677.1 km
    9h 41m
    ₹7,598–10,974

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Tirupathitaxi taxi 677.1 km
    9h 41m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Madiwalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eblur Junction to Kapilatheerthambus bus
    17h 31m
    ₹1,194–3,024

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,806Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 622.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Tirupathi, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Tirupati 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Tirupathi via Bengaluru, KR Market, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Kempegowda in around 15h 57m.

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