There are 4 ways to get from Pollachi to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pollachi to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kottayambus Done
5h 56m₹284–446Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Kottayamtrain 16344
5h 57m₹200–1,600Drive 220 km
- Drive from Pollachi to Kottayamcar 220 km
3h 9m₹2,354–3,401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pollachi to Kottayamtaxi 220 km
3h 9m₹4,900–6,000
Pollachi to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pollachi to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹450 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Pollachi to Kottayam is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Pollachi to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Pollachi and arriving at Kottayam via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pollachi Jn and arriving at Kottayam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Pollachi and Kottayam is 243 km. The road distance is 220 km.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹280 - ₹450.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Pollachi to Kottayam, including transfers.
Pollachi to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Pollachi station.
Pollachi to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pollachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Kottayam is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹280 - ₹450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Pollachi, India and Kottayam, India?
You can take a bus from Pollachi to Kottayam via Palakkad in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pollachi Jn to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 57m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pollachi Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Pollachi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Palakkad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Pollachi to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Pollachi to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pollachi to Kottayam is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Pollachi to Kottayam.
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