There are 6 ways to get from Tirupathi to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Kottayamtrain 12626 / ...
13h 15m₹460–3,006Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Shanthi Nagar B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Kottayambus
17h 41m₹1,039–3,095Drive 679.6 km
- Drive from Tirupathi to Kottayamcar 679.6 km
9h 43m₹7,684–11,099Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Kottayamtaxi 679.6 km
9h 43m₹13,000–17,000Fly from Tirupati Airport, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TIR - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
8h 26m₹10,757–24,830Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
9h 25m₹6,251–12,587
Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupathi to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupathi to Kottayam is to fly and train which takes 8h 26m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹25,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupathi to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Kottayam via Shanthi Nagar and Madiwala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupathi to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Tirupathi and Kottayam is 732 km. The road distance is 679.6 km.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 13h 15m to get from Tirupathi to Kottayam, including transfers.
Tirupathi to Kottayam bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupathi to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Kottayam is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100 and takes 17h 41m.
What companies run services between Tirupathi, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirupathi to Kottayam via Shanthi Nagar B.S., Shanthi Nagar, St Johns Hospital, and Madiwala in around 17h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
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
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
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 Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Shanthi Nagar B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,000
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
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Booking & Getting There
Tirupathi to Kottayam bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Shanthi Nagar B.S. station.
Tirupathi to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupathi to Kottayam is 680 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Tirupathi to Kottayam.
There are 809+ hotels available in Kottayam.