There are 8 ways to get from Walajapet to Kottayam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
11h 51m₹739–3,853Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakarabus
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayambus
12h 39m₹1,734–4,150Drive 621.2 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Kottayamcar 621.2 km
8h 42m₹6,987–10,092Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
8h 37m₹5,839–12,363Bus via Hebbagodi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Chandapurabus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
- Take the bus from Bommasandra to Kottayambus
15h 58m₹1,306–2,837Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain
10h 14m₹6,249–12,793Train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
10h 2m₹6,330–14,123Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the train from Walajah Road 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
11h 40m₹4,849–14,293
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walajapet to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,900 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Walajapet to Kottayam is to train and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Kottayam via Koyembedu Omni Bus stand and Kottarakkara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Walajapet to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Kottayam via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Walajapet and Kottayam is 656 km. The road distance is 621.2 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Walajapet to Kottayam, including transfers.
Walajapet to Kottayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Walajapet to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Kottayam is to train which takes 11h 51m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,200 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, 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 vehicle from Walajapet to Kottayam via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass, FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank, Koyembedu Omni Bus stand, Kottarakara, and Kottarakkara in around 12h 39m.
- 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 Kempegowda International Airport
- 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 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
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–15,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–19,000
- 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 Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Walajah Road Jn to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Chandapura
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Kottarakara
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,900
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,100–2,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹95–170
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Bommasandra to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,500
- 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
Walajapet to Kottayam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank station.
Walajapet to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walajapet to Kottayam is 621 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Walajapet to Kottayam.
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