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

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

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  1. Train

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

  2. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Madiwalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda to Tirupathibus bus
    15h 37m
    ₹1,044–3,280

  3. Drive  677.1 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Tirupathicar car 677.1 km
    9h 41m
    ₹7,729–11,164

  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 Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane COK - TIR
    8h 28m
    ₹10,745–24,796

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadam to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus bus FlixBus IN4450
    2. Take the bus from Majestic to Kapilatheerthambus bus
    20h 28m
    ₹1,348–4,168

  7. Train, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain 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 41m
    ₹5,665–12,191

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹10,501Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732 km
  • Duration: 13h 48m

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 to Tirupathi via St Johns Hospital, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Kempegowda in around 15h 37m.

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