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Chennai to Kottayam

The distance from Chennai to Kottayam is about 705 km by road, roughly 14 hours (estimated). There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive. Don't

705 kmDistance

14 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹7860

Sedan₹9270

SUV₹12140

Innova / MUV₹13600

Tempo Traveller₹15810

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹780

AC Seater₹1270

Non-AC Sleeper₹1130

AC Sleeper₹1620

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2020

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Train

Sleeper₹450

Economy₹740

Third AC₹1020

Second AC₹1440

First AC₹2000

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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Overview

The distance from Chennai to Kottayam is about 705 km by road, roughly 14 hours (estimated). There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive. Don't attempt to drive in Kerala unless you are comfortable with traffic conditions and have very good reflexes.

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By Car: Chennai to Kottayam

705 km · ~15h 26m · About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Chennai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 3m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 353
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 503
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 653
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 3m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, Kerala
Hotels in Kottayam

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Chennai to Kottayam

705 km · ~15h 40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Chennai → Kottayam
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~705 km
~15h 40m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,020
Search buses Chennai to Kottayam
Arrive in Kottayam
Kottayam, Kerala
Hotels in Kottayam

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chennai to Kottayam

Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Kottayam for Kottayam.

Direct trains

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast

03:15 PMChennai Central

12h 5m131 stops

03:20 AM^+1dKottayam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special#06001 · Superfast

03:15 PMChennai Central

12h 30m135 stops

03:45 AM^+1dKottayam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Chennai Central Kollam (Weekly) SF Special#06011 · Superfast

03:15 PMChennai Central

12h 30m135 stops

03:45 AM^+1dKottayam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Chennai-Trivandrum SuperFast Express#12695 · Superfast

03:25 PMChennai Central

12h 40m135 stops

04:05 AM^+1dKottayam

2A3ASLFCRunning days & live status ↗

Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail#12623 · Superfast

07:45 PMChennai Central

11h 50m130 stops

07:35 AM^+1dKottayam

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.