Kottayam to Chennai

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Kottayam to Chennai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	SUV 6pax	Any time	+10h 34m	$513.04
Train	Indian Railways	3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper	08:51	23:05	$11.31
Bus	Vee Vee Bus	AC Sleeper	16:00	08:45	$14.92
Bus	Vee Vee Bus	AC Sleeper	16:20	08:45	$18.79
Bus	Kallada Travels	AC Sleeper	16:40	07:35	$14.37
Bus	Shri Abinesh Roadways	AC Seater	17:00	07:15	$38.68
Bus	Al Travels	Non-AC Seater	17:30	06:50	$24.30
Train	Indian Railways	1A - AC First Class Sleeper	17:50	07:45	$29.00	5.0
Bus	Azul Transports	AC Sleeper	18:10	07:45	$15.80
Bus	Azul Transports	AC Sleeper	18:30	07:45	$16.52
Train	Indian Railways	2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper	19:45	09:10	$17.27
Train	Indian Railways	1A - AC First Class Sleeper	20:05	10:00	$29.16	5.0

How to get from Kottayam to Chennai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 16.37 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.40.

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

It can take you anywhere between 14 and 16 hours to travel between Kottayam and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Kottayam and Chennai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 13h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 15h 30m to reach Chennai.

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

Travelling between Kottayam and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 7.40 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 16.37 if you buy a Indian Railways Train 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 Kottayam and Chennai ?

3 from Kottayam to Chennai starting from 17:50 Kottayam until 20:05 Kottayam

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Kottayam to Chennai 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 Kottayam and Chennai

A1 Travels, Azul Transports, 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 Kottayam to Chennai?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% took a train

Transportation from Kottayam to Chennai

Trains

$ 7.40
Buses

$ 11.43
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Kottayam to Chennai

Cheapest Transport	$8
Fastest Transport	13h 30m
Earliest Departure	4:55 PM
Latest Departure	8:05 PM
Departures per day	3
Distance	658 kilometers
Transport Companies	Indian Railways

Kottayam to Chennai