The average train between Goa and Kottayam takes 19h 36m and the fastest train takes 16h 31m. There is at least one train per day from Goa to Kottayam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Goa and Kottayam. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Goa is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Kottayam at 4:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 31m • 1 change
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22h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Goa to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Goa station and arriving at Kottayam station via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.
Goa to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madgaon station.
Goa to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
The distance between Goa and Kottayam is 688.1 km. The road distance is 806 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Madgaon to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 12m.