There are 4 ways to get from Puliyarai to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottavasal to Kottakkarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayambus
3h 49m₹497–708Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bhagavathipuram to Kottayamtrain 16327
6h 32m₹170–1,400Drive 130.7 km
- Drive from Puliyarai to Kottayamcar 130.7 km
1h 57m₹1,461–2,110Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puliyarai to Kottayamtaxi 130.7 km
1h 57m₹3,100–3,700
Puliyarai to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Puliyarai to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Puliyarai to Kottayam is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Puliyarai to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Kottavasal and arriving at Kottayam via Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bhagavathipuram and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Puliyarai and Kottayam is 140 km. The road distance is 130.7 km.
The best way to get from Puliyarai to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹490 - ₹750.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Puliyarai to Kottayam, including transfers.
Puliyarai to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottavasal station.
Puliyarai to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bhagavathipuram station.
The best way to get from Puliyarai to Kottayam is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹490 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Puliyarai, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Puliyarai to Kottayam via Kottavasal, Kottakkara, and Kottarakkara in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bhagavathipuram to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bhagavathipuram to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- 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 Kottavasal to Kottakkara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–140
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,700
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Booking & Getting There
Puliyarai to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakkara station.
Puliyarai to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puliyarai to Kottayam is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Puliyarai to Kottayam.
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