There are 6 ways to get from Tirupati to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Kottayamtrain 12626 / ...
13h 12m₹370–2,900Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Shanthi Nagar B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Madiwala to Kottayambus
17h 41m₹1,039–3,095Drive 679.5 km
- Drive from Tirupati to Kottayamcar 679.5 km
9h 45m₹7,713–11,141Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupati to Kottayamtaxi 679.5 km
9h 45m₹13,000–17,000Fly, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TIR - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
8h 24m₹10,730–23,798Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Bangalore Majesticbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junctionbus FlixBus IN4450
20h₹1,130–3,574
Tirupati to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Kottayam is to fly and train which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati 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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tirupati and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Tirupati and Kottayam is 729 km. The road distance is 679.5 km.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.
The train from Tirupati to Kottayam takes 13h 12m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Tirupati to Kottayam bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Tirupathi station.
Tirupati to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupati to Kottayam is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,100 and takes 17h 41m.
What companies run services between Tirupati, 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
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
- 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
- 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 45m
- 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
Tirupati to Kottayam bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Shanthi Nagar B.S. station.
Tirupati to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Kottayam is 680 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Tirupati to Kottayam.
There are 808+ hotels available in Kottayam.