There are 5 ways to get from Poovar to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thiruvananthapuram Central
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 16525 / ...
3h 40m₹788–2,042Train
cheapest- Take the train from Neyyattinkara to Kottayamtrain 16366 / ...
5h 45m₹530–1,825Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
4h 10m₹806–1,290Drive 173.5 km
- Drive from Poovar to Kottayamcar 173.5 km
2h 39m₹1,946–2,811Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poovar to Kottayamtaxi 173.5 km
2h 39m₹3,600–4,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poovar to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Poovar to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Poovar to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Poovar to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Poovar and Kottayam is 187 km. The road distance is 173.5 km.
The best way to get from Poovar to Kottayam without a car is to train via Thiruvananthapuram Central which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Poovar to Kottayam, including transfers.
Poovar to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Poovar to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Poovar to Kottayam is to train via Thiruvananthapuram Central which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Poovar, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–550 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Neyyattinkara to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Poovar to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Poovar to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poovar to Kottayam is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Poovar to Kottayam.
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