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How to get fromSaidapet to Kottayamby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saidapet to Kottayam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    3h 40m
    ₹7,109–12,845

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain train 12623 / ...
    13h 37m
    ₹406–3,032

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    14h 53m
    ₹1,226–2,532

  4. Drive  655.8 km

    1. Drive from Saidapet to Kottayamcar car 655.8 km
    9h 56m
    ₹6,355–9,180

  5. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Salembus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus bus
    16h 34m
    ₹1,066–2,932

Saidapet to Kottayam by subway, foot, and train

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration13h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Saidapet, India and Kottayam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 12m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junction twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Six other operators also service this route.

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