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

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There are 8 ways to get from Thanjavur to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 21m
    ₹515–3,959

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kottayambus bus
    12h 10m
    ₹428–1,069

  3. Drive  397.3 km

    1. Drive from Thanjavur to Kottayamcar car 397.3 km
    6h 16m
    ₹4,459–6,440

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Kottayamtaxi taxi 397.3 km
    6h 16m
    ₹8,000–9,500

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TRZ - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    7h 5m
    ₹8,125–17,059

  6. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Thanjavur to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus bus
    12h 24m

  7. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    ₹7,327–14,573

  8. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane TRZ - CJB
    3. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 46m
    ₹11,165–22,579

Thanjavur to Kottayam by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹515Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

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

You can take a train from Thanjavur to Kottayam via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur to Kottayam via Mattuthavani Bus Stop in around 12h 10m.

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