There are 8 ways to get from Vellore to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
11h 40m₹440–3,450Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Krishnagiribus Vellore - Krishnagiri
- Take the bus from Krishnagiri to Kottayambus
12h 15m₹1,310–3,765Drive 593.8 km
- Drive from Vellore to Kottayamcar 593.8 km
8h 19m₹6,661–9,621Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
9h₹5,633–10,565Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Vellore to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETCbus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kottayambus
15h 12m₹595–2,792Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain
10h 37m₹6,043–10,995Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
10h 25m₹6,124–12,325Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
12h 43m₹4,650–14,790
Vellore to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Kottayam is to bus via Coimbatore which costs ₹550 - ₹2,800 and takes 15h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Kottayam is to drive which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Kottayam via Krishnagiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Kottayam via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
The distance between Vellore and Kottayam is 636 km. The road distance is 593.8 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Vellore to Kottayam, including transfers.
Vellore to Kottayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore station.
Vellore to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kottayam is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800 and takes 12h 15m.
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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vellore to Kottayam via Krishnagiri in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–11,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–15,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–16,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Podanur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Katpadi Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Krishnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Krishnagiri to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,400
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹900–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Coimbatore - Gandhipuram SETC
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–1,000
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹500–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Coimbatore to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–1,800
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–280
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–85
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–280
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Kottayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Krishnagiri station.
Vellore to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Kottayam is 594 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Vellore to Kottayam.
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