There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Parappur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kottakalbus
5h₹1,109–1,437Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Areekodebus
7h 11m₹616–1,800Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Parpanangaditrain 16305 / ...
6h 30m₹1,146–3,390Drive 230.7 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Parappurcar 230.7 km
3h 35m₹2,238–3,233Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Parappurtaxi 230.7 km
3h 35m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Shōranūr
- Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Shoranurbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater
- Take the bus from Shoranur to Areekodebus
6h 24m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Parappur is to train and bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Parappur is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Parappur. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Kottakal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Parappur. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Parpanangadi via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Kottayam and Parappur is 249 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Parappur without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Kottayam to Parappur, including transfers.
Kottayam to Parappur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Parappur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Parappur is to bus which takes 5h and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Parappur, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Kottakal every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹250–340 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Parappur via Thrisur and Parpanangadi in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thrisur to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Kottakal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–340
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Areekode
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–210
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Shoranur to Areekode
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- Kongath Travels
Bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Shoranur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kongath Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Parappur bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottakal station.
Kottayam to Parappur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Parappur is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Kottayam to Parappur.
There are 128+ hotels available in Parappur.