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How to get fromPalode to Kottayamby train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palode to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train 22503 / ...
    2h 55m
    ₹898–2,172

  2. Bus via Ezhukone

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Palode to Punalurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Kottayambus bus
    4h 52m
    ₹184–661

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilimanoor to Kottayambus bus
    3h 19m
    ₹703–888

  4. Drive 129.3 km

    1. Drive from Palode to Kottayamcar car 129.3 km
    1h 54m
    ₹1,440–2,080

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palode to Kottayamtaxi taxi 129.3 km
    1h 54m
    ₹2,700–3,300

  6. Bus via Pathanāmthitta

    1. Take the bus from Palode to Pathanamthittabus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Pathanamthitta - Stadium Junction to FlixBus Kottayam - Nagampadambus bus FlixBus IN4450
    5h 28m
    ₹296–470

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  • Distance: 192.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kilimanoor to Kottayam hourly. Tickets cost ₹130–210 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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