Palakkad to Kottayam

Palakkad to Kottayam

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Transportation from Palakkad to Kottayam

Facts about the transport from Palakkad to Kottayam

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport3h 25m
Earliest Departure1:20 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day20
Distance171 kilometers
Transport CompaniesA1 Travels, Atlas Travels, Azul Transports, Indian Railways, JaiSai Roadlinks, Murahara Travels, Suraj Holidays

How to get from Palakkad to Kottayam

Travelling between Palakkad and Kottayam 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 24.24 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.19.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 5 hours to travel between Palakkad and Kottayam depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Palakkad and Kottayam. Bus will bring you to your destination in 3h 25m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h to reach Kottayam.

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

Travelling between Palakkad and Kottayam can be as cheap as USD 5.19 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 24.24 if you buy a JaiSai Roadlinks 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 Palakkad and Kottayam ?

  • 14 from Palakkad to Kottayam starting from 01:20 Palakkad until 23:45 Palakkad
  • 6 from Palakkad to Kottayam starting from 03:15 Palakkad until 22:30 Palakkad

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Palakkad 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 Palakkad and Kottayam

A1 Travels, Atlas Travels, Azul Transports, JaiSai Roadlinks, Murahara Travels, Suraj Holidays

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 Palakkad to Kottayam?

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