There are 5 ways to get from Maranchery to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Guruvayur to Ernakulam Towntrain 16128 / ...
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayamtrain 22504 / ...
3h 34m₹643–2,553Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Edappal to Thrissurbus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
4h 16m₹418–3,458Bus
- Take the bus from Edappal to Kottayambus
4h 11m₹425–554Drive 158.8 km
- Drive from Maranchery to Kottayamcar 158.8 km
2h 27m₹1,813–2,619Taxi
- Take the taxi from Maranchery to Kottayamtaxi 158.8 km
2h 27m₹3,300–4,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maranchery to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹600 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Maranchery to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Maranchery to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Edappal and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Maranchery to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Guruvayur and arriving at Kottayam via Ernakulam Town. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Maranchery and Kottayam is 176 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.
The best way to get from Maranchery to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Maranchery to Kottayam, including transfers.
Maranchery to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Edappal station.
Maranchery to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Guruvayur station.
The best way to get from Maranchery to Kottayam is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹600 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Maranchery, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Maranchery to Kottayam via Guruvayur and Ernakulam Town in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Edappal to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–300 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Guruvayur to Ernakulam Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ernakulam Town to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thrisur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Edappal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–300
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Edappal to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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Booking & Getting There
Maranchery to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Maranchery to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maranchery to Kottayam is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Maranchery to Kottayam.
There are 778+ hotels available in Kottayam.