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

The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Kottayam is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹21,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kovalam and Kottayam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kovalam to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Kovalam and Kottayam?

No, there is no direct train from Kovalam to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Kovalam to Kottayam?

The distance between Kovalam and Kottayam is 171 km. The road distance is 158.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kovalam to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Kovalam to Kottayam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Kottayam bus from?

Kovalam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Kovalam to Kottayam train from?

Kovalam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.

Train or bus from Kovalam to Kottayam?

The best way to get from Kovalam to Kottayam is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Kovalam to Kottayam bus arrive?

Kovalam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.

Where does the Kovalam to Kottayam train arrive?

Kovalam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.

Can I drive from Kovalam to Kottayam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Kottayam is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kovalam to Kottayam.

Where can I stay near Kottayam?

There are 777+ hotels available in Kottayam.

Kovalam to Kottayam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 22503 / ...
2h 35m
₹523–1,729
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kovalam to FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN5530
2. Take the train from Varkala to Kottayamtrain 12625 / ...
4h 22m
₹325–1,451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
3h 57m
₹542–978
Drive 158.4 km
1. Drive from Kovalam to Kottayamcar 158.4 km
2h 26m
₹1,774–2,562
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kovalam to Kottayamtaxi 158.4 km
2h 26m
₹3,300–3,900
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
2h 23m
₹8,464–21,049

Kovalam to Kottayam by bus and train

7Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

₹325Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.4 km
Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Kovalam, Kerala, India and Kottayam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–550 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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