There are 7 ways to get from Melattur to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Papanasam to Coimbatore Jntrain 12083
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
11h 26m₹747–3,686Train via Dindigul
cheapest- Take the train from Papanasam to Dindigul Jntrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain 16344
11h 42m₹737–3,586Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayambus
12h 31m₹923–1,674Drive 411.5 km
- Drive from Melattur to Kottayamcar 411.5 km
6h 33m₹4,607–6,655Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melattur to Kottayamtaxi 411.5 km
6h 33m₹8,000–10,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Papanasam to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
7h 56m₹8,957–19,586Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Papanasam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
9h 20m₹7,637–14,936
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Melattur to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Melattur to Kottayam is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Melattur to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Kottayam via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Melattur to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Kottayam via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Melattur and Kottayam is 586 km. The road distance is 411.5 km.
The best way to get from Melattur to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 11h 26m to get from Melattur to Kottayam, including transfers.
Melattur to Kottayam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Thanjavur station.
Melattur to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Papanasam station.
The best way to get from Melattur to Kottayam is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Melattur, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Melattur to Kottayam via Papanasam and Coimbatore Jn in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melattur to Kottayam via Thanjavur and Mattuthavani Bus Stop in around 12h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–17,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–37,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Papanasam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Papanasam to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Papanasam to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Dindigul Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Papanasam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–10,000
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Melattur to Kottayam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Mattuthavani station.
Melattur to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Coimbatore Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melattur to Kottayam is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Melattur to Kottayam.
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