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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Varanasi by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane COK - VNS
    6h 22m
    ₹12,073–18,100

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain train 16347 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varanasi Jntrain train 22669
    2d 3h
    ₹1,235–10,036

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    47h
    ₹2,274–4,329

  4. Drive  2,287.6 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Varanasicar car 2,287.6 km
    33h 13m
    ₹25,666–37,074

  5. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane CJB - VNS
    12h 10m
    ₹12,044–20,608

  6. Bus via Prayagraj

    1. Take the bus from Ettumanoor MC Rd to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Allahabadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Allahabad to Varanasibus bus
    2d 2h
    ₹2,624–7,085

Kottayam to Varanasi by bus

Calendar72Weekly Buses
Duration47hAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,943.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Varanasi via Bengaluru in around 47h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Varanasi Jn via Aluva in around 2d 3h.

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