There are 4 ways to get from Pillayarpatti to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayambus
9h 22m₹1,128–2,815Train
cheapest- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kottayamtrain 16362 / ...
10h 35m₹594–2,483Drive 313.5 km
- Drive from Pillayarpatti to Kottayamcar 313.5 km
5h 3m₹3,491–5,042Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pillayarpatti to Kottayamtaxi 313.5 km
5h 3m₹6,000–8,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pillayarpatti to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pillayarpatti to Kottayam is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pillayarpatti to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Kottayam via Mattuthavani Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Pillayarpatti to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Pillayarpatti and Kottayam is 322 km. The road distance is 313.5 km.
The best way to get from Pillayarpatti to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Pillayarpatti to Kottayam, including transfers.
Pillayarpatti to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Pillayarpatti to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pillayarpatti to Kottayam is to bus which takes 9h 22m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Pillayarpatti, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Pillayarpatti to Kottayam via Kovilpatti, Madurai, and Mattuthavani Bus Stop in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kottayam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 10h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–380
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Pillayarpatti to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Pillayarpatti to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pillayarpatti to Kottayam is 314 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Pillayarpatti to Kottayam.
There are 746+ hotels available in Kottayam.