There are 10 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
5h 13m₹5,690–9,182Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
13h 46m₹414–3,043Bus via Ezhukone
- Take the bus from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayambus
10h 45m₹1,073–3,100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Kottayam648.1 km
9h 50mDrive 648.1 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayamcar 648.1 km
9h 50m₹7,310–10,559Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain
6h 50m₹5,801–9,248Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
6h 38m₹6,116–10,718Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain
7h 57m₹6,734–12,511Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulamtrain
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Kottayamtrain
10h 56m₹8,415–19,261Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
15h 56m
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at Kottayam via Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus and Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Kottayam via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Kottayam is 607 km. The road distance is 648.1 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam without a car is to bus via Ezhukone which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam is to bus via Ezhukone which takes 10h 45m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 46m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro to Kottayam via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal, Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus, Kottarakara, and Kottarakkara in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Podanur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kayankulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Kilambakkam New Bus Terminus to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Kottarakara station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam is 648 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Kottayam.
There are 801+ hotels available in Kottayam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Kottayam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











