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There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Krishnagiribus bus Vellore - Krishnagiri
    2. Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Kottayambus bus
    12h 15m
    ₹1,310–3,765

  3. Drive 593.8 km

    1. Drive from Vellore to Kottayamcar car 593.8 km
    8h 19m
    ₹6,621–9,563

  4. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    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 train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    9h 4m
    ₹5,633–11,065

  5. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Vellore to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus bus
    15h 12m
    ₹595–2,792

  6. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train

    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 Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    9h 39m
    ₹6,624–12,825

  7. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport

    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 train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    12h 4m
    ₹4,450–10,884

  8. Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus, train

    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 Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Aluvabus bus
    4. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    10h 9m
    ₹6,513–12,515

Vellore to Kottayam by train

Calendar31Weekly Trains
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 12m

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 to Kottayam via Krishnagiri in around 12h 15m.

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