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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Tirupati 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 30m
    ₹370–2,900

  2. Bus via Bengaluru

    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 Tirupaticar car 677.1 km
    9h 44m
    ₹7,612–10,996

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Tirupatitaxi taxi 677.1 km
    9h 44m
    ₹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 26m
    ₹6,585–22,515

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC to Tirupathibus bus
    17h 48m
    ₹679–2,882

  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
    10h 30m
    ₹5,615–12,055

Kottayam to Tirupati by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 30m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Tirupati, 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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