There are 10 ways to get from Potheri to Kottayam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
6h 57m₹5,805–10,545Train
cheapest- Take the train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Parktrain 40518 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
14h 20m₹501–3,935Bus
- Take the bus from SRM University to Angamallybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kottayambus
12h 53m₹1,599–2,732Drive 624 km
- Drive from Potheri to Kottayamcar 624 km
9h 23m₹7,051–10,185Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Kottayamtaxi 624 km
9h 23m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Trivandrum, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
7h 32m₹6,296–13,305Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
8h 2m₹6,185–11,995Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain
9h 40m₹6,945–13,385Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from SRM University to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus
14h 36m₹856–3,628Train via Dindigul
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Dindigul Jntrain 16101 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain 16344
15h 14m₹602–4,667
Potheri to Kottayam by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Kottayam is to bus via Salem which costs ₹850 - ₹3,700 and takes 14h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Kottayam is to fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Potheri to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from SRM University and arriving at Kottayam via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Kottayam via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
The distance between Potheri and Kottayam is 630 km. The road distance is 624 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 12h 53m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Potheri to Kottayam, including transfers.
Potheri to Kottayam bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, depart from SRM University station.
Potheri to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Potheri Halt station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Kottayam is to bus which takes 12h 53m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,000 and takes 14h 20m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a bus from SRM University to Kottayam via Angamally and Angamaly in around 12h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Potheri Halt to Kottayam via Chennai Park and Chennai Central in around 14h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
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 Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chennai Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
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 Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chengalpattu to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- vetritravels.com
Bus from SRM University to Angamally
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–2,600
- Schedules at
- vetritravels.com
- A/C Sleeper
- ₹1,500–1,800
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More Questions & Answers
Potheri to Kottayam bus services, operated by Vetri Travels, arrive at Angamally station.
Potheri to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Kottayam is 624 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Potheri to Kottayam.
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