There are 4 ways to get from Madurai to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Srivilliputhur to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayambus
7h 31mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kottayamtrain 16344 / ...
8h 52m₹270–2,100Drive 246.2 km
- Drive from Madurai to Kottayamcar 246.2 km
4h 5m₹2,776–4,010Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madurai to Kottayamtaxi 246.2 km
4h 5m₹5,000–6,000
Madurai to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kottayam is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam via Srivilliputhur and Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Madurai and Kottayam is 316 km. The road distance is 246.2 km.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Madurai to Kottayam, including transfers.
Madurai to Kottayam bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Madurai to Kottayam is to bus which takes 7h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam via Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, Srivilliputhur, Kottarakara, and Kottarakkara in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Srivilliputhur to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Madurai to Kottayam bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu station.
Madurai to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kottayam is 246 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Madurai to Kottayam.
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