There are 9 ways to get from Villupuram to Kottayam by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
best- Take the bus from Villupuram to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayambus
10h 7m₹1,078–2,685Train via Dindigul
cheapest- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Dindigul Jntrain 12633 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayamtrain 16344
12h 34m₹457–3,469Drive 503.6 km
- Drive from Villupuram to Kottayamcar 503.6 km
7h 42m₹5,662–8,178Taxi
- Take the taxi from Villupuram to Kottayamtaxi 503.6 km
7h 42m₹10,000–12,000Train, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
8h 40m₹5,446–11,201Bus
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Laxminagar Bypassbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junctionbus FlixBus IN4450
13h 10m₹953–2,988Train
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kayankulamtrain 16127
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Kottayamtrain 16349 / ...
15h 23m₹500–3,859Train, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain
10h 18m₹5,856–11,631Train, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
10h 5m₹5,937–12,961
Villupuram to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villupuram to Kottayam is to train via Dindigul which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Villupuram to Kottayam is to drive which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Villupuram to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Villupuram and arriving at Kottayam via Salem and Chalakuddy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Villupuram to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Villupuram Jn and arriving at Kottayam via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
The distance between Villupuram and Kottayam is 577 km. The road distance is 503.6 km.
The best way to get from Villupuram to Kottayam without a car is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 10h 7m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Villupuram to Kottayam, including transfers.
Villupuram to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Villupuram station.
Villupuram to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Villupuram Jn station.
The best way to get from Villupuram to Kottayam is to bus via Kizhake Chālakudi which takes 10h 7m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train via Dindigul, which costs ₹450 - ₹3,500 and takes 12h 34m.
What companies run services between Villupuram, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a bus from Villupuram to Kottayam via Salem, Chalakudy, and Chalakuddy in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Villupuram Jn to Kottayam via Dindigul Jn in around 12h 34m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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 Bengaluru
- 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
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Villupuram Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Dindigul Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 Villupuram Jn to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
Train from Kayankulam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Villupuram to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–290
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Villupuram to Laxminagar Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,300
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹450–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Erode - Lakshmi Nagar Bypass to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Villupuram to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Salem station.
Villupuram to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villupuram to Kottayam is 504 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Villupuram to Kottayam.
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