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How to get fromNellore to Kottayamby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Nellore to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayambus bus
    12h 55m
    ₹1,474–4,435

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nellore to Kottayamtrain train 17230 / ...
    15h 42m
    ₹420–3,200

  3. Drive 809.1 km

    1. Drive from Nellore to Kottayamcar car 809.1 km
    11h 37m
    ₹9,100–13,145

  4. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Nellore to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TIR - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 10m
    ₹6,511–23,528

  5. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Salem, Tamil Nadubus bus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Salem, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus bus
    18h 21m

  6. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    9h 59m
    ₹5,472–11,368

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 36m
    ₹5,882–11,798

  8. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the train from Nellore to Chennai Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 24m
    ₹5,963–13,128

Nellore to Kottayam by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration15h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 941.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Nellore to Kottayam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), Koyembedu Omni Bus stand, Kottarakara, and Kottarakkara in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Nellore to Kottayam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 15h 42m.

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