There are 5 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Kottayam by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
6h 45m₹5,726–9,705Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
12h 7m₹380–3,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Keralabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kottayam, Kerala
14h 25mDrive 667.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kottayamcar 667.3 km
10h 9m₹7,533–10,881Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus
16h 16m
Tamil Nādu to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kottayam is to fly and train which takes 6h 45m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam, Kerala. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 7m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Kottayam is 627 km. The road distance is 667.3 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Tamil Nādu to Kottayam, including transfers.
Tamil Nādu to Kottayam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kottayam is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs ₹380 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, 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 7m. Alternatively, Azul Transports Private Limited operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala every 3 hours, and the journey takes 14h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
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
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- 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 Chennai Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- 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
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Azul Transports Private Limited
- Website
- SRL Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- SRL Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- KSRTC
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More Questions & Answers
Tamil Nādu to Kottayam bus services, operated by Azul Transports Private Limited, arrive at Kottayam, Kerala station.
Tamil Nādu to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Kottayam is 667 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Kottayam.
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