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Taxi
- Total distance:394 km
- Duration: 7 Hrs by car
- Price:from Rs. 6 per km
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Bus
- Total distance:394 km
- Duration: 7 Hrs by Bus
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Trains
- Best trains to take:Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express (12257), Hubli-Kochuveli Weekly SF Express (12777)
- Last station:Kottayam
- Total distance:394 km
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Flights
- Total distance:394 km
- Nearest Airport:Kochi
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Hotels
- Hotels: 45 Hotel | 34 Homestays | 10 Resorts
- Hotel reviews: 84
Best way to travel from Bangalore to Kottayam
Kottayam is located at a distance of 606 km from Bangalore. The city is famous as a trading centre of spices and commercial crops and is well-connected to Bangalore by roadways, railways and airways. However, the best way to travel from Bangalore to Kottayam is by car, which takes about 9 hours. The places covered on the way from Bangalore to Kottayam are Bangalore - 137km -> Dharmapuri – 65km -> Salem – 203km -> Kanjikode – 49km -> Kannambra – 162km -> Kottayam. Petrol pumps of Shell, HP and Indian Oil, the Indo-American Hospital and various road-side dhabas are located on this route.
Transport options from Bangalore to Kottayam
Bangalore to Kottayam By Car: Take a cab from Bangalore to Kottayam, which takes around 9 hours. The cost of cabs ranges from INR15 to INR45 per kilometre, depending upon the type of car. Ideal for families, seniors and groups.
Bangalore to Kottayam By Bus: Take a direct bus from Bangalore to Kottayam, which takes around 11 hours. Several government luxury buses operated by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation are available. Kottayam bus stand is situated at a distance of about 4 km from the city centre and can be covered by bus or auto-rickshaw. Travelling by bus is suitable for individual travellers and backpackers.
Bangalore to Kottayam By Train: Take a direct train from Bangalore to Kottayam, which takes about 14 hours. The Kottayam railway station is located at a distance of about 2 km from the city centre, which can be covered by auto-rickshaw or bus. Ideal for families, seniors and groups.
Bangalore to Kottayam By Flight: There is no direct flight from Bangalore to Kottayam. However, you can take a flight from Bangalore airport to Cochin (Kochi) airport, the nearest airport to Kottayam, which takes around an hour. Kochi airport is about 85 km away from Kottayam and can be reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about an hour. Journey by air is suitable for seniors and kids.
Travelling tips to Kottayam
Calm and Serene place
you can reach by train or bus or car all are equally good. During the back water boating do carry eatables otherwise you may find tough to travel for 3hrs without having anything. A resort by the backwater will be the best option to have a glimpse of the life at backwater.
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By Train 394 Km
| Train No. | Train Name | Origin | Dep. | Arr. | Days Of Run | ||||||
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| Ban... | Kot... | M | T | W | T | F | S | S | |||
| 12257 | Yesvantapur Kochuveli Garib Rath Express | Bangalore Yesvantpur Junction | 21:00 | 09:25 | N | Y | N | Y | N | N | Y |
| 16526 | Bangalore - Kanniyakumari (Island) Express | Bangalore Cantt. | 21:55 | 11:25 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 12777 | Hubli-Kochuveli Weekly SF Express | Bangalore Yesvantpur Junction | 15:20 | 03:20 | N | N | Y | N | N | N | N |
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Bangalore to Kottayam By Car/Taxi (394 Km)
| Vehicle | Approx. Fare/Km (Rs) | Approx. Cost (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Indica | 8 | 3152 |
| Toyota Qualis | 9 | 3546 |
| Chevrolet Tavera | 9 | 3546 |
| Tata Indica A/C | 10 | 3940 |
| Suzuki WagonR A/C | 10 | 3940 |
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