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

The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vellore to Kottayam is to drive which takes 8h 19m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.

Is there a direct bus between Vellore and Kottayam?

No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Vellore Bypass and arriving at FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction via FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Vellore and Kottayam?

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 12h 12m.

How far is it from Vellore to Kottayam?

The distance between Vellore and Kottayam is 636 km. The road distance is 593.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Vellore to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.

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

It takes approximately 12h 12m to get from Vellore to Kottayam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vellore to Kottayam bus from?

Vellore to Kottayam bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Vellore Bypass station.

Where do I catch the Vellore to Kottayam train from?

Vellore to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.

Train or bus from Vellore to Kottayam?

The best way to get from Vellore to Kottayam is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Komarapalayam, which costs ₹950 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Vellore to Kottayam bus arrive?

Vellore to Kottayam bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Laxminagar Bypass station.

Where does the Vellore to Kottayam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vellore to Kottayam?

Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Kottayam is 594 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Vellore to Kottayam.

Where can I stay near Kottayam?

There are 779+ hotels available in Kottayam.

Vellore to Kottayam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Vellore to Kottayam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
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1. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
12h 12m
₹440–3,450
Bus via Komarapalayam
1. Take the bus from Vellore Bypass to Laxminagar Bypassbus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junctionbus FlixBus IN4450
13h 45m
₹989–3,020
Drive 593.8 km
1. Drive from Vellore to Kottayamcar 593.8 km
8h 19m
₹6,656–9,614
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
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
8h 44m
₹5,633–12,065
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vellore to Hosurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
2. Take the bus from Hosur to Kottayambus
14h 35m
Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
3. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain
10h 20m
₹5,983–15,425
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
2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
9h 24m
₹6,624–15,825
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
4. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
12h 4m
₹4,250–12,384
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
1. Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
4. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain
13h 35m
₹5,800–10,744

Vellore to Kottayam by train

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12h 12mAverage Duration

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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 Bypass to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction via FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass in around 13h 45m.

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