What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kottayam?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Kottayam is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000 and takes 27h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Kottayam?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Kottayam is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹25,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Kottayam?

The distance between Colombo and Kottayam is 630 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Kottayam without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Kottayam without a car is to train and ferry which takes 27h 42m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Kottayam?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Colombo to Kottayam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kottayam?

There are 785+ hotels available in Kottayam.

Colombo to Kottayam - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Kottayam by plane, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cochin International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CMB - COK
2. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
5h 39m
₹15,743–24,177
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kottayamtrain
27h 42m
₹7,222–10,057
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus
4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Angamalybus
5. Take the bus from Angamaly to Kottayambus
30h 42m
₹8,558–10,887
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane CMB - CJB
2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kottayamtrain
9h 47m
₹15,153–24,107
Fly to Trivandrum, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane CMB - TRV
2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
6h 59m
₹17,734–25,437
Fly to Madurai, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Madurai (IXM)plane CMB - IXM
2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kottayamtrain
12h 58m
₹15,858–26,152

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹7,546Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kottayam.

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Distance: 630 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kottayam, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Kottayam. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Cochin International Airport (COK), walk to Kochi Airport, take the bus to Aluva station, walk to Aluva, then take the train to Kottayam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Kottayam via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, and Nagappattinam in around 27h 42m.

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