There are 6 ways to get from Poovar to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Thiruvananthapuram Central
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 22503 / ...
2h 48m₹788–2,042Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha to Kottayamtrain 16366
6h 6m₹533–1,829Bus
- 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₹1,938–2,799Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poovar to Kottayamtaxi 173.5 km
2h 39m₹3,600–4,300Fly, taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
2h 36m₹8,729–21,362
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 fly and taxi which takes 2h 36m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹22,000.
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 2h 48m.
The distance between Poovar and Kottayam is 186 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 2h 48m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m 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 2h 48m 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 2h 23m. 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dhanu Vacha Puram Ha to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–4,300
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
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.
There are 782+ hotels available in Kottayam.