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

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Ballari is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,800 and takes 21h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Ballari is to train and fly and taxi which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹19,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Ballari?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Ballari. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ballari via St Johns Hospital and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Ballari?

No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Ballari. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Bellary Jn via Guntakal Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Ballari?

The distance between Kottayam and Ballari is 692 km. The road distance is 746.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottayam to Ballari without a car is to bus which takes 17h 26m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Kottayam to Ballari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Ballari bus from?

Kottayam to Ballari bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Ballari train from?

Kottayam to Ballari train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.

Train or bus from Kottayam to Ballari?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Ballari is to bus which takes 17h 26m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,800 and takes 21h 45m.

Where does the Kottayam to Ballari bus arrive?

Kottayam to Ballari bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Madiwala station.

Where does the Kottayam to Ballari train arrive?

Kottayam to Ballari train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Guntakal Jn station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Ballari?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Ballari is 747 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Kottayam to Ballari.

Where can I stay near Ballari?

There are six+ hotels available in Ballari.

Kottayam to Ballari - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Kottayam to Ballari by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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

Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane COK - VDY
3. Take the taxi from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Ballaritaxi
6h 36m
₹6,285–19,036
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Guntakal Jntrain 16382
2. Take the train from Guntakal Jn to Bellary Jntrain 07338 / ...
21h 45m
₹615–4,715
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Madiwalabus
2. Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand to Ballaribus
17h 26m
₹1,156–2,924
Drive 746.6 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Ballaricar 746.6 km
11h 7m
₹7,971–11,514
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane COK - BLR
3. Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Bellary Jntrain
13h 33m
₹4,955–14,626
Train to Trivandrum, fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Petttrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane TRV - VDY
3. Take the taxi from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Ballaritaxi
9h 18m
₹6,665–20,555
Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane CJB - VDY
3. Take the taxi from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Ballaritaxi
10h 40m
₹6,574–21,298
Train to Trivandrum, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Trivandrum Petttrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane TRV - BLR
3. Take the train from Yelahanka Jn. to Bellary Jntrain
15h 24m
₹4,935–12,645
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Hyderabad, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hyderabad (HYD)plane COK - HYD
3. Take the train from Begumpet to Bellary Jntrain
16h 33m
₹6,555–21,176
Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Krishnarajapurmtrain
2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane BLR - VDY
4. Take the taxi from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Ballaritaxi
17h 23m
₹4,218–26,230

Kottayam to Ballari by train

7Weekly Trains

21h 45mAverage Duration

₹615Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.9 km
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Ballari, India?

You can take a bus from Kottayam to Ballari via St Johns Hospital, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Stand in around 17h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Bellary Jn via Guntakal Jn in around 21h 45m.

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