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

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

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane VNS - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    7h 9m
    ₹12,014–18,107

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Aluvatrain train 22670
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train 16344 / ...
    2d 1h
    ₹1,273–9,630

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    44h 41m
    ₹2,340–4,313

  4. Drive  2,285.4 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Kottayamcar car 2,285.4 km
    33h 8m
    ₹25,641–37,037

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane VNS - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    10h 50m
    ₹12,054–20,627

  6. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2d 7h

Varanasi to Kottayam by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration44h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,942.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kottayam, India?

You can take a bus from Varanasi to Kottayam Baker Junction via Bengaluru in around 44h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Kottayam via Aluva in around 2d 1h.

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