What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil is to drive which takes 7h 23m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Vaitheeswarankoil?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Myladuthurai via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Vaitheeswarankoil?

No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Sirkazhi via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil?

The distance between Kottayam and Vaitheeswarankoil is 500 km. The road distance is 476.5 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil without a car?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil without a car is to bus which takes 13h 56m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100.

How long does it take to get from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil?

It takes approximately 13h 56m to get from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil bus from?

Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil train from?

Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.

Train or bus from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil is to bus which takes 13h 56m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,200 and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil bus arrive?

Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.

Where does the Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil train arrive?

Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil is 477 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil.

Where can I stay near Vaitheeswarankoil?

There are 59+ hotels available in Vaitheeswarankoil.

Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Myladuthuraibus
13h 56m
₹1,232–2,082
Train via Dindigul
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Dindigul Jntrain 16343
2. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Sirkazhitrain 16367 / ...
14h 6m
₹1,040–4,143
Drive 476.5 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoilcar 476.5 km
7h 23m
₹5,367–7,752
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoiltaxi 476.5 km
7h 23m
₹9,500–12,000
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
3. Take the train from Tambaram to Sirkazhitrain
10h 35m
₹6,635–12,205
Train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvarur Jntrain 16361
2. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Vaithisvarankoiltrain 16530 / ...
15h 54m
₹1,047–4,215
Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
3. Take the train from Tambaram to Sirkazhitrain
13h 1m
₹6,434–12,558
Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
3. Take the train from Tambaram to Sirkazhitrain
12h 46m
₹7,856–16,362
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Salem, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
3. Take the train from Salem Town to Sirkazhitrain
12h 25m
₹7,535–18,355

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499.8 km
Duration: 13h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil via Mattuthavani and Myladuthurai in around 13h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Vaitheeswarankoil via Dindigul Jn and Sirkazhi in around 14h 6m.

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