There are 6 ways to get from Kottayam to Pollachi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Palakkadtrain 12625 / ...
- Take the train from Palakkad to Pollachi Jntrain 22652 / ...
6h 9m₹304–2,399Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Pollachibus
7h 5m₹287–445Train, bus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain 16347 / ...
- Take the bus from Aluva to Pollachibus
6h 34m₹325–1,316Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Pollachicar 218.2 km
3h 12m₹2,491–3,598Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Pollachitaxi 218.2 km
3h 12m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Thrissur
- Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Palakkad, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Pollachi, Tamil Nadubus
7h 25m
Kottayam to Pollachi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Pollachi is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹450 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Pollachi is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Pollachi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Pollachi via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Pollachi. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Pollachi Jn via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Kottayam and Pollachi is 268 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Pollachi without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Kottayam to Pollachi, including transfers.
Kottayam to Pollachi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Pollachi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Pollachi is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹450 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Pollachi, India?
You can take a train from Kottayam to Pollachi Jn via Palakkad in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Pollachi via Palakkad in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Palakkad to Pollachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Aluva to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Pollachi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kottayam to Pollachi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Pollachi is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Kottayam to Pollachi.
There are 47+ hotels available in Pollachi.