There are 9 ways to get from Neyveli to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 12633 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain 16344
12h 20m₹1,326–4,459Train
cheapest- Take the train from Neyveli to Salem Jntrain 16530
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
13h 42m₹1,147–4,159Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Palani to Kottayambus
14h 22mDrive 486.9 km
- Drive from Neyveli to Kottayamcar 486.9 km
7h 35m₹5,477–7,911Taxi
- Take the taxi from Neyveli to Kottayamtaxi 486.9 km
7h 35m₹9,500–12,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
9h 29m₹6,356–12,469Train to Salem, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
9h 19m₹9,736–18,419Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain
11h 7m₹6,766–12,899Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
10h 54m₹6,847–14,229
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neyveli to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,200 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Neyveli to Kottayam is to drive which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Neyveli to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam via Palani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Neyveli to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Vridhachalam Jn and arriving at Kottayam via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Neyveli and Kottayam is 631 km. The road distance is 486.9 km.
The best way to get from Neyveli to Kottayam without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 12h 20m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 12h 20m to get from Neyveli to Kottayam, including transfers.
Neyveli to Kottayam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, depart from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu station.
Neyveli to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vridhachalam Jn station.
The best way to get from Neyveli to Kottayam is to train via Dindigul which takes 12h 20m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 22m.
What companies run services between Neyveli, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Neyveli to Kottayam via Vridhachalam Jn and Dindigul Jn in around 12h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Neyveli to Kottayam via Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu and Palani in around 14h 22m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Neyveli to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Podanur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Palani to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Neyveli to Kottayam bus services, operated by Pkr Travels, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Neyveli to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neyveli to Kottayam is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Neyveli to Kottayam.
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