What is the cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Kottayam?

The cheapest way to get from Tirupati to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹650 - ₹2,900 and takes 18h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tirupati to Kottayam?

The fastest way to get from Tirupati to Kottayam is to fly and train which takes 8h 24m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹25,000.

Is there a direct bus between Tirupati and Kottayam?

No, there is no direct bus from Tirupati to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Tirupathi and arriving at Kottayam via Chittoor, Salem and Chalakuddy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Tirupati and Kottayam?

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.

How far is it from Tirupati to Kottayam?

The distance between Tirupati and Kottayam is 729 km. The road distance is 680.9 km.

How do I travel from Tirupati to Kottayam without a car?

The best way to get from Tirupati to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 13h 12m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,900.

How long does it take to get from Tirupati to Kottayam?

The train from Tirupati to Kottayam takes 13h 12m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Tirupati to Kottayam bus from?

Tirupati to Kottayam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Tirupathi station.

Where do I catch the Tirupati to Kottayam train from?

Tirupati to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.

Train or bus from Tirupati to Kottayam?

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 Salem, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹5,500 and takes 13h 58m.

Where does the Tirupati to Kottayam bus arrive?

Tirupati to Kottayam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chittoor station.

Where does the Tirupati to Kottayam train arrive?

Tirupati to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.

Can I drive from Tirupati to Kottayam?

Yes, the driving distance between Tirupati to Kottayam is 681 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Tirupati to Kottayam.

Where can I stay near Kottayam?

There are 809+ hotels available in Kottayam.

Tirupati to Kottayam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tirupati to Kottayamtrain 12626 / ...
13h 12m
₹370–2,900
Bus via Salem
1. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chittoorbus
2. Take the bus from Chittoor to Salembus
3. Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
4. Take the bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayambus
13h 58m
₹1,627–5,132
Drive 680.9 km
1. Drive from Tirupati to Kottayamcar 680.9 km
9h 43m
₹7,706–11,131
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tirupati to Kottayamtaxi 680.9 km
9h 43m
₹13,000–17,000
Fly, train
1. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TIR - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
8h 24m
₹13,730–24,798
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETCbus
2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus
18h 12m
₹682–2,881

Tirupati to Kottayam by train

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13h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 729.1 km
Duration: 13h 12m

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 Chittoor, Chittoor, Salem, Chalakudy, and Chalakuddy in around 13h 58m.

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