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How to get fromVijayawada to Kottayamby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane VGA - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    8h 7m
    ₹9,148–13,701

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Kottayamtrain train 12626 / ...
    19h 42m
    ₹500–3,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varadha to Erodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Erode to Chalakudybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayambus bus
    20h 34m
    ₹1,598–5,052

  4. Drive 1,070 km

    1. Drive from Vijayawada to Kottayamcar car 1,070 km
    15h 40m
    ₹12,036–17,385

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane VGA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    9h 44m
    ₹9,558–15,631

  6. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane VGA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    11h 47m
    ₹9,139–20,961

  7. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane VGA - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    10h 32m
    ₹9,288–17,541

  8. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus bus
    23h 19m

Vijayawada to Kottayam by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration19h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 963.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Vijayawada Jn to Kottayam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹500–3,900 and the journey takes 19h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varadha to Kottayam via Erode, Chalakudy, and Chalakuddy in around 20h 34m.

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