There are 9 ways to get from Kottayam to Virudhachalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Salem Jntrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 22154 / ...
11h 50m₹412–3,283Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
13h 20mDrive 462.6 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Virudhachalamcar 462.6 km
7h 2m₹5,215–7,533Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Virudhachalamtaxi 462.6 km
7h 2m₹9,000–11,000Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
8h 53m₹5,515–11,355Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Kottayam to Dindigul Jntrain 16343
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 16102 / ...
12h 35m₹430–3,393Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
11h 19m₹5,814–11,708Train to Trivandrum, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jntrain
11h 5m₹7,236–15,512Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Salem, train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Salem (SXV)plane COK - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jntrain
9h 15m₹8,895–17,305
Kottayam to Virudhachalam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Virudhachalam is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Virudhachalam is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Virudhachalam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Vridhachalam Jn via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
The distance between Kottayam and Virudhachalam is 560 km. The road distance is 462.6 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Virudhachalam without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Kottayam to Virudhachalam, including transfers.
Kottayam to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Virudhachalam is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Virudhachalam, India?
You can take a train from Kottayam to Vridhachalam Jn via Salem Jn in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Salem Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Kottayam to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kottayam to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Dindigul Jn to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kottayam to Tripunitura
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Salem Town to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Virudhachalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kottayam to Virudhachalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Virudhachalam is 463 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Kottayam to Virudhachalam.
There are six+ hotels available in Virudhachalam.