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How to get fromKottayam to Varanasiby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Varanasi by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane COK - VNS
    6h 2m
    ₹12,073–18,100

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain train 16347 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Varanasi Jntrain train 22669
    2d 3h
    ₹1,235–10,036

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda BS Majestic to Shamshabad B.S.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Secunderabad to Varanasibus bus
    43h 15m

  4. Drive  2,287.6 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Varanasicar car 2,287.6 km
    33h 13m
    ₹25,641–37,037

  5. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane CJB - VNS
    11h 35m
    ₹11,044–21,608

Kottayam to Varanasi by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,943.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Varanasi via Bengaluru, KR Market, Kempegowda Bus Station, Kempegowda BS Majestic, Shamshabad B.S., Shamshabad, Taj Tri Star, and Secunderabad in around 43h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Varanasi Jn via Aluva in around 2d 3h.

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