There are 9 ways to get from Melattur to Kottayam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Kottayambus
11h 10mTrain via Dindigul
cheapest- Take the train from Papanasam to Dindigul Jntrain 06017 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain 16344
11h 42m₹737–3,586Train
- Take the train from Papanasam to Coimbatore Jntrain 12083
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
11h 26m₹747–3,686Drive 411.5 km
- Drive from Melattur to Kottayamcar 411.5 km
6h 33m₹4,638–6,700Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melattur to Kottayamtaxi 411.5 km
6h 33m₹8,000–10,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Papanasam to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
10h 56m₹8,647–15,246Bus via Srivilliputhur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- 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
11h 25mBus to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
11h₹7,921–18,947Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Papanasam to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane TRZ - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
11h 36m₹11,138–16,506
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melattur to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 26m.
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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
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 481 km. The road distance is 411.5 km.
The best way to get from Melattur to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Melattur to Kottayam, including transfers.
Melattur to Kottayam bus services, operated by Universal Travels, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 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 bus which takes 11h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Melattur, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Melattur to Kottayam via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and Palani in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melattur to Kottayam via Papanasam and Coimbatore Jn in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–21,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–23,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–34,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–27,000
- 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 Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- 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 Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vee Vee bus
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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
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More Questions & Answers
Melattur to Kottayam bus services, operated by Universal Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu 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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