There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Teni by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Thenibus
4h 35m₹200–280Train
- Take the train from Kottayam to Madurai Jntrain 16328 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain 06701 / ...
12h₹371–2,923Drive 169.6 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Tenicar 169.6 km
2h 44m₹1,835–2,650Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Tenitaxi 169.6 km
2h 44m₹3,800–4,500
Kottayam to Teni by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Teni is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹280 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Teni is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kottayam and arriving at Theni. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Teni. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Teni via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Kottayam and Teni is 169 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Teni without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹200 - ₹280.
The bus from Kottayam to Theni takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kottayam to Teni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Teni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Teni is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹200 - ₹280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Teni, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Theni once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–280 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Teni via Madurai Jn in around 12h.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Madurai Jn to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–280
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Teni bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Theni station.
Kottayam to Teni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Teni is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kottayam to Teni.
There are 16+ hotels available in Teni.







