There are 4 ways to get from Palakkad to Kottayam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Palakkad to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹230 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palakkad and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palakkad and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Palakkad and Kottayam is 208 km. The road distance is 187.7 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Palakkad to Kottayam takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Palakkad to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Palakkad to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palakkad station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kottayam is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹230 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Palakkad to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–320 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palakkad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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Booking & Getting There
Palakkad to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Palakkad to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Kottayam is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Palakkad to Kottayam.
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