There are 6 ways to get from Colachel to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kottayambus
4h 34m₹704–881Train
cheapest- Take the train from Eraniel to Kottayamtrain 16366 / ...
6h 22m₹571–1,962Train via Thiruvananthapuram
- Take the train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 06426 / ...
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 16525 / ...
5h 46m₹671–2,762Drive 204.8 km
- Drive from Colachel to Kottayamcar 204.8 km
3h 4m₹2,312–3,339Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colachel to Kottayamtaxi 204.8 km
3h 4m₹4,700–6,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 06426 / ...
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayambus
6h 14m₹691–2,012
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colachel to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹900 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Colachel to Kottayam is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Colachel to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Colachel to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Eraniel and arriving at Kottayam via Thiruvananthapuram Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Colachel and Kottayam is 212 km. The road distance is 204.8 km.
The best way to get from Colachel to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹700 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Colachel to Kottayam, including transfers.
Colachel to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum station.
Colachel to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Eraniel station.
The best way to get from Colachel to Kottayam is to bus which takes 4h 34m and costs ₹700 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can train via Thiruvananthapuram, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 46m.
What companies run services between Colachel, India and Kottayam, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum to Kottayam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹230–320 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colachel to Kottayam via Eraniel and Thiruvananthapuram Central in around 5h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Eraniel to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Trivandrum to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹310–550
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Colachel to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.
Colachel to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colachel to Kottayam is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Colachel to Kottayam.
There are 804+ hotels available in Kottayam.