Chennai to Kottayam

Chennai to Kottayam

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Chennai to Kottayam Schedule

Chennai to Kottayam Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 15:20 - 04:00₹ 2,025
A1 Travels Non-AC Seater 18:30 - 09:00₹ 2,275

Transportation from Chennai to Kottayam

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Kottayam

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport12h 7m
Earliest Departure3:20 PM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day6
Distance664 kilometers
Transport CompaniesA1 Travels, Azul Transports, Indian Railways, JaiSai Roadlinks, Kallada Travels, Psk Travels

How to get from Chennai to Kottayam

Travelling between Chennai and Kottayam is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 31.16 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.86.

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

It can take you anywhere between 13 and 15 hours to travel between Chennai and Kottayam depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Kottayam. Train will bring you to your destination in 12h 7m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h 30m to reach Kottayam.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Kottayam?

Travelling between Chennai and Kottayam can be as cheap as USD 17.86 if you opt for a A1 Travels bus and as expensive as USD 31.16 if you buy a Kallada Travels Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Kottayam ?

  • 6 from Chennai to Kottayam starting from 19:00 Chennai until 20:30 Chennai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Kottayam.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Kottayam overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Kottayam

A1 Travels, Azul Transports, JaiSai Roadlinks, Kallada Travels, Psk Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Kottayam?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% opted for a bus
  • 33% took a train