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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Tirupathi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tirupatitrain train 12625 / ...
    13h 33m
    ₹507–2,992
  2. Bus via Nedumbassery

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Nihams Hospitalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus bus
    13h 43m
    ₹1,403–4,104
  3. Drive 677.1 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Tirupathicar car 677.1 km
    9h 41m
    ₹7,616–11,000
  4. Taxi

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

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane COK - TIR
    8h 28m
    ₹6,625–22,565
  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Madiwalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eblur Junction to Kapilatheerthambus bus
    17h 31m
    ₹1,195–3,024
  7. Train, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    9h 56m
    ₹5,795–11,555

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,843Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Tirupati 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Tirupathi via Angamaly, Nimhans Hospital, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Kempegowda in around 13h 43m.

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