There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Vallarpadam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Towntrain 16347 / ...
1h 10m₹409–1,328Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottayam to Ernakulambus
2h 15m₹377–510Drive 69.8 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Vallarpadamcar 69.8 km
1h 7m₹793–1,145Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Vallarpadamtaxi 69.8 km
1h 7m₹1,500–1,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Vallarpadam is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹550 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Vallarpadam is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Vallarpadam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ernakulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Vallarpadam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ernakulam Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Kottayam and Vallarpadam is 66 km. The road distance is 69.8 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Vallarpadam without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Kottayam to Vallarpadam, including transfers.
Kottayam to Vallarpadam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Vallarpadam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Vallarpadam is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ₹400 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹370 - ₹550 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Vallarpadam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Town hourly. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Ernakulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹85–160 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,900
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Vallarpadam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ernakulam station.
Kottayam to Vallarpadam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Vallarpadam is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Kottayam to Vallarpadam.
There are 1435+ hotels available in Vallarpadam.