There are 6 ways to get from Yercaud to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
8h 14m₹1,074–2,962Bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus
8h 45m₹1,262–2,413Drive 423.8 km
- Drive from Yercaud to Kottayamcar 423.8 km
5h 50m₹4,755–6,869Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yercaud to Kottayamtaxi 423.8 km
5h 50m₹8,500–11,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
5h 20m₹9,273–21,414Bus via FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junctionbus FlixBus IN4450
8h 45m₹1,380–2,922
Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yercaud to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Yercaud to Kottayam is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Yercaud to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Yercaud to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Salem Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Yercaud and Kottayam is 451 km. The road distance is 423.8 km.
The best way to get from Yercaud to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Yercaud to Kottayam, including transfers.
Yercaud to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Salem station.
Yercaud to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.
The best way to get from Yercaud to Kottayam is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Yercaud, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 47m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Salem to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹490–1,500 and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Salem to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,500
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–11,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Yercaud to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yercaud to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yercaud to Kottayam is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Yercaud to Kottayam.
There are 766+ hotels available in Kottayam.