The average train between Vellore and Kottayam takes 13h 25m and the fastest train takes 11h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Vellore 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 Vellore and Kottayam. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Vellore is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Kottayam at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Vellore station and arriving at Kottayam station via Kottayam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
Vellore to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
Vellore to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
The distance between Vellore and Kottayam is 467.2 km. The road distance is 636 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 27m.
