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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tirupati to Kottayam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane TIR - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    5h 24m
    ₹12,540–25,138

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tirupati to Kottayamtrain train 12626 / ...
    13h 12m
    ₹370–2,900

  3. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Salembus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus bus
    15h 26m
    ₹1,256–3,619

  4. Drive  679.5 km

    1. Drive from Tirupati to Kottayamcar car 679.5 km
    9h 45m
    ₹7,625–11,013

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tirupati to Kottayamtaxi taxi 679.5 km
    9h 45m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirupati to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    15h 56m
    ₹1,579–5,166

Tirupati to Kottayam by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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 Tirupati to Kottayam via Salem and Salem in around 15h 26m.

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