There are 5 ways to get from Malappuram to Kumarakom by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cherukara to Kottayamtrain 16350
4h 6m₹1,308–2,748Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Malapurram to Shoranurbus
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain 16350 / ...
5h 42m₹649–1,942Bus
- Take the bus from Malapurram to Kottayambus
6h 6m₹665–831Drive 195.7 km
- Drive from Malappuram to Kumarakomcar 195.7 km
3h 4m₹2,192–3,165Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malappuram to Kumarakomtaxi 195.7 km
3h 4m₹4,400–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malappuram to Kumarakom is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹850 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Malappuram to Kumarakom is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Malappuram to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Malapurram and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Malappuram to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Cherukara and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Malappuram and Kumarakom is 226 km. The road distance is 195.7 km.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Kumarakom without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Malappuram to Kumarakom, including transfers.
Malappuram to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Malapurram station.
Malappuram to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Cherukara station.
The best way to get from Malappuram to Kumarakom is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹850 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Malappuram, India and Kumarakom, 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 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Malappuram to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Malappuram to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malappuram to Kumarakom is 196 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Malappuram to Kumarakom.
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