What is the cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Kottayam?

The cheapest way to get from Mettupalayam to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Kottayam?

The fastest way to get from Mettupalayam to Kottayam is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.

Is there a direct bus between Mettupalayam and Kottayam?

No, there is no direct bus from Mettupalayam to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Coimbatore and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Mettupalayam and Kottayam?

No, there is no direct train from Mettupalayam to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Kottayam via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Mettupalayam to Kottayam?

The distance between Mettupalayam and Kottayam is 298 km. The road distance is 273.9 km.

How do I travel from Mettupalayam to Kottayam without a car?

The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.

How long does it take to get from Mettupalayam to Kottayam?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Mettupalayam to Kottayam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mettupalayam to Kottayam bus from?

Mettupalayam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Coimbatore station.

Where do I catch the Mettupalayam to Kottayam train from?

Mettupalayam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.

Train or bus from Mettupalayam to Kottayam?

The best way to get from Mettupalayam to Kottayam is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Mettupalayam to Kottayam bus arrive?

Mettupalayam to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.

Where does the Mettupalayam to Kottayam train arrive?

Mettupalayam to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.

Can I drive from Mettupalayam to Kottayam?

Yes, the driving distance between Mettupalayam to Kottayam is 274 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Mettupalayam to Kottayam.

Where can I stay near Kottayam?

There are 796+ hotels available in Kottayam.

Mettupalayam to Kottayam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Mettupalayam to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain 12695 / ...
6h 30m
₹320–2,521
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus
6h 45m
₹420–1,311
Drive 273.9 km
1. Drive from Mettupalayam to Kottayamcar 273.9 km
4h 3m
₹3,088–4,460
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mettupalayam to Kottayamtaxi 273.9 km
4h 3m
₹6,500–8,500
Bus via Thrissur
1. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Thrissur, Kerala
2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus Thrissur, Kerala - Kottayam, Kerala
7h 34m

Mettupalayam to Kottayam by train

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Distance: 297.6 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Mettupalayam, India and Kottayam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayam every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Coimbatore to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹300–390 and the journey takes 5h.

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