What is the cheapest way to get from Yercaud to Kottayam?

The cheapest way to get from Yercaud to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yercaud to Kottayam?

The fastest way to get from Yercaud to Kottayam is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹22,000.

Is there a direct bus between Yercaud and Kottayam?

No, there is no direct bus from Yercaud to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Yercaud and Kottayam?

No, there is no direct train from Yercaud to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Salem Jn and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Yercaud to Kottayam?

The distance between Yercaud and Kottayam is 451 km. The road distance is 423.8 km.

How do I travel from Yercaud to Kottayam without a car?

The best way to get from Yercaud to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000.

How long does it take to get from Yercaud to Kottayam?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Yercaud to Kottayam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yercaud to Kottayam bus from?

Yercaud to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Salem station.

Where do I catch the Yercaud to Kottayam train from?

Yercaud to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.

Train or bus from Yercaud to Kottayam?

The best way to get from Yercaud to Kottayam is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Yercaud to Kottayam bus arrive?

Yercaud to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kottayam station.

Where does the Yercaud to Kottayam train arrive?

Yercaud to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.

Can I drive from Yercaud to Kottayam?

Yes, the driving distance between Yercaud to Kottayam is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Yercaud to Kottayam.

Where can I stay near Kottayam?

There are 777+ hotels available in Kottayam.

Yercaud to Kottayam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Kottayamtrain 12623 / ...
8h 14m
₹1,074–2,962
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salem to Kottayambus
8h 45m
₹1,262–2,413
Drive 423.8 km
1. Drive from Yercaud to Kottayamcar 423.8 km
5h 50m
₹4,119–5,949
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Yercaud to Kottayamtaxi 423.8 km
5h 50m
₹8,500–11,000
Fly, taxi
1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane SXV - COK
2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kottayamtaxi
5h 25m
₹8,773–21,414
Bus via FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Kottayam - Baker Junctionbus FlixBus IN4450
8h 45m
₹1,380–2,922

Salem (SXV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights

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4h 58mAverage Duration

₹6,374Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.1 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 47m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Salem to Kottayam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹490–1,500 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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