The average train between Saidapet and Kottayam takes 12h 48m and the fastest train takes 12h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Saidapet 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 twice daily between Saidapet and Kottayam. The earliest departure is at 2:57 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Saidapet is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Kottayam at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Chennai Park and take an average of 12h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Saidapet to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Saidapet station and arriving at Kottayam station via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
Saidapet to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
Saidapet to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
The distance between Saidapet and Kottayam is 555.6 km. The road distance is 766 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Kottayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–3,000 and the journey takes 12h 7m.