There are 5 ways to get from Malappuram to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherukara to Kottayamtrain 16350
3h 53m₹888–2,248Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Malapurram to Shoranurbus
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain 16350 / ...
5h 28m₹229–1,442Bus
- Take the bus from Malapurram to Kottayambus
5h 55m₹270–370Drive 206.7 km
- Drive from Malappuram to Kottayamcar 206.7 km
3h 15m₹2,348–3,391Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malappuram to Kottayamtaxi 206.7 km
3h 15m₹4,700–6,000
Malappuram to Kottayam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malappuram to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹270 - ₹370 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Malappuram to Kottayam is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Malapurram and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Malappuram to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Cherukara and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Malappuram and Kottayam is 213 km. The road distance is 206.7 km.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Malappuram to Kottayam, including transfers.
Malappuram to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Malapurram station.
Malappuram to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherukara station.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Kottayam is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹270 - ₹370 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Malappuram, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Cherukara to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Malapurram to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–370 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Cherukara to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Malapurram to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–370
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Malapurram to Shoranur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Malappuram to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Malappuram to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malappuram to Kottayam is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Malappuram to Kottayam.
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