There are 5 ways to get from Tirunelveli to Kottayam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Thiruvananthapuram
best- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 22627 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 16525 / ...
7h 9m₹320–2,519Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kottayamtrain 16791
7h 25m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapambus FlixBus IN4430
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kottayambus
7h 12m₹471–782Drive 197.9 km
- Drive from Tirunelveli to Kottayamcar 197.9 km
3h 6m₹2,232–3,224Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Kottayamtaxi 197.9 km
3h 6m₹4,500–5,500
Tirunelveli to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Kottayam is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirunelveli to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai and arriving at Kottayam via Trivandrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Tirunelveli and Kottayam is 304 km. The road distance is 197.9 km.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Kottayam without a car is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Tirunelveli to Kottayam, including transfers.
Tirunelveli to Kottayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai station.
Tirunelveli to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirunelveli station.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Kottayam is to train via Thiruvananthapuram which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹470 - ₹800 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Tirunelveli, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a train from Tirunelveli to Kottayam via Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to Kottayam via FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam and Trivandrum in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tirunelveli to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai to FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–470
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tirunelveli to Kottayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Nagercoil - Azhagiyamandapam station.
Tirunelveli to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Kottayam is 198 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Tirunelveli to Kottayam.
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