There are 5 ways to get from Omalur to Kottayam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus
6h 26m₹966–2,075Train
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
7h 53m₹728–2,553Drive 393.5 km
- Drive from Omalur to Kottayamcar 393.5 km
5h 35m₹4,223–6,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Omalur to Kottayamtaxi 393.5 km
5h 35m₹8,000–9,500Fly, train
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
5h 53m₹7,698–12,422
Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Omalur to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Omalur to Kottayam is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
The distance between Omalur and Kottayam is 418 km. The road distance is 393.5 km.
The best way to get from Omalur to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Omalur to Kottayam, including transfers.
The best way to get from Omalur to Kottayam is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 53m.
Yes, the driving distance between Omalur to Kottayam is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Omalur to Kottayam.
There are 800+ hotels available in Kottayam.
What companies run services between Omalur, India and Kottayam, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Salem to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹480–1,500 and the journey takes 6h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Kottayam every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Salem to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
Orampo Taxi Service
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 50 94 44 90
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Cabigo
- Phone
- +91 88 85 77 72 22
- Website
- cabigo.in
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