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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kottayam to Vellore by train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Katpadi Jntrain train 12624 / ...
    12h 33m
    ₹448–3,398

  2. Bus via Hosūr

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Attibelebus bus
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus bus
    12h 36m
    ₹1,387–3,881

  3. Drive 592.7 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Vellorecar car 592.7 km
    8h 24m
    ₹6,653–9,609

  4. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    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 Katpadi Jntrain train
    9h 54m
    ₹5,615–12,055

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Coimbatorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC to Vellorebus bus
    15h 18m
    ₹589–2,782

  6. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train
    12h 19m
    ₹5,914–12,408

  7. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane COK - BLR
    3. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain train
    12h 20m
    ₹4,710–14,765

  8. Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRV - MAA
    3. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train
    12h 5m
    ₹7,336–16,212

Kottayam to Vellore by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration12h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket₹448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 33m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Katpadi Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass via Angamaly, Attibele, and FlixBus Bengaluru - Attibelle Toll in around 12h 36m.

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