There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Palode by bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kilimanoorbus
2h 50m₹635–860Bus via Pathanāmthitta
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction to FlixBus Pathanamthitta - Stadium Junctionbus FlixBus IN4450
- Take the bus from Pathanamthitta to Palodebus
5h 8m₹291–471Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kottayam to Chirayinkeezhtrain 16301 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chirayinkeezh to Palodetaxi
3h 23m₹905–2,133Drive 129.7 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Palodecar 129.7 km
1h 55m₹1,445–2,087Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Palodetaxi 129.7 km
1h 55m₹2,400–2,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Palode is to bus via Pathanāmthitta which costs ₹290 - ₹480 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Palode is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Palode. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction and arriving at Palode via Pathanamthitta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Kottayam and Palode is 137 km. The road distance is 129.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Palode without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹600 - ₹900.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Kottayam to Palode, including transfers.
Kottayam to Palode bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction station.
Kottayam to Palode bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Pathanamthitta - Stadium Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Palode is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Kottayam to Palode.
There are 45+ hotels available in Palode.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Palode, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Kilimanoor hourly. Tickets cost ₹130–210 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Chirayinkeezh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Kilimanoor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Pathanamthitta to Palode
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junction to FlixBus Pathanamthitta - Stadium Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–280
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,900
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 75 59 9 9 90 09
- Website
- taxitel.in
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
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