There are 4 ways to get from Kovalam to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 16525 / ...
3h 27m₹523–1,729Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
3h 57m₹542–978Drive 158.4 km
- Drive from Kovalam to Kottayamcar 158.4 km
2h 26m₹1,778–2,569Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovalam to Kottayamtaxi 158.4 km
2h 26m₹3,300–3,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovalam to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kovalam to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
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.
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 3h 27m.
The distance between Kovalam and Kottayam is 172 km. The road distance is 158.4 km.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kovalam to Kottayam, including transfers.
Kovalam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Kovalam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kovalam to Kottayam is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹1,000 and takes 3h 57m.
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 3h 15m. 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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,900
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kovalam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Kovalam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovalam to Kottayam is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kovalam to Kottayam.
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