There are 4 ways to get from Kanyakumari to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanyakumari to Kottayamtrain 22503 / ...
4h 38m₹190–1,500Bus
- Take the bus from Kanyakumari to Trivandrumbus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
6h 42m₹283–727Drive 234 km
- Drive from Kanyakumari to Kottayamcar 234 km
3h 33m₹2,620–3,785Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanyakumari to Kottayamtaxi 234 km
3h 33m₹5,000–6,500
Kanyakumari to Kottayam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanyakumari to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹750 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kanyakumari to Kottayam is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanyakumari to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Kottayam via Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanyakumari and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Kanyakumari and Kottayam is 246 km. The road distance is 234 km.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Kanyakumari to Kottayam takes 4h 38m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kanyakumari to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kanyakumari station.
Kanyakumari to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanyakumari station.
The best way to get from Kanyakumari to Kottayam is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹750 and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Kanyakumari, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanyakumari to Kottayam 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanyakumari to Kottayam via Trivandrum and Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanyakumari to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–180
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Amber Cabs And Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 81 22 42 13 62
- Website
- ambercabs.business.site
Best Track
- Phone
- +91 45 22 66 69 99
- Website
- besttrack.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kanyakumari to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Kanyakumari to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanyakumari to Kottayam is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Kanyakumari to Kottayam.
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