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How to get fromVellore to Kottayamby bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vellore to Kottayam by bus, plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    5h 54m
    ₹7,443–13,405

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Kottayamtrain train 12623 / ...
    12h 12m
    ₹440–3,450

  3. Bus via Komarapalayam

    1. Take the bus from Vellore Bypass to Laxminagar Bypassbus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junctionbus bus FlixBus IN4450
    13h 45m
    ₹989–3,020

  4. Drive  593.8 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Kottayamcar car 593.8 km
    8h 19m
    ₹6,655–9,613

  5. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane BLR - COK
    4. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi taxi
    9h 14m
    ₹6,060–13,724

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Hosurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hosur to Kottayambus bus
    14h 35m

Vellore to Kottayam by train

Calendar31Weekly Trains
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 747.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore Bypass to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction via FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass in around 13h 45m.

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