There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvarur to Kottayam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus
13h 34mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kottayamtrain 16362 / ...
13h 57m₹320–2,500Drive 454.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvarur to Kottayamcar 454.9 km
7h 6m₹5,087–7,348Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvarur to Kottayamtaxi 454.9 km
7h 6m₹9,000–11,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRZ - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
11h 9m₹7,835–14,869
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvarur to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvarur to Kottayam is to drive which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvarur to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kottayam, Kerala via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thrissur, Kerala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thiruvarur Jn and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 57m.
The distance between Thiruvarur and Kottayam is 553 km. The road distance is 454.9 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvarur to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 13h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 34m to get from Thiruvarur to Kottayam, including transfers.
Thiruvarur to Kottayam bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, depart from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvarur to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvarur Jn station.
The best way to get from Thiruvarur to Kottayam is to bus which takes 13h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Thiruvarur, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Kottayam, Kerala via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thrissur, Kerala in around 13h 34m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kottayam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–21,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–33,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
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
- Phone
- +91 99470 04865
- [email protected]
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
Bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Spice Kerala Holidays
- Website
- Cholan Tours
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Cholan Tours
- Website
- Sonia Luxury Lines
Bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sonia Luxury Lines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Thiruvarur to Kottayam bus services, operated by Spice Kerala Holidays, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvarur to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvarur to Kottayam is 455 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Thiruvarur to Kottayam.
There are 800+ hotels available in Kottayam.







