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Kochi to Kottayam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kochi, Kerala to Kottayam, Kerala.

61 kmDistance
1.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹770
Sedan₹890
SUV₹1190
Innova / MUV₹1360
Tempo Traveller₹1640
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹70
AC Seater₹110
Non-AC Sleeper₹100
AC Sleeper₹140
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹220
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Train
Sleeper₹70
Economy₹90
Third AC₹120
Second AC₹150
First AC₹200
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Kochi to Kottayam

61 km · ~1h 13m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kochi

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kottayam

    Kottayam, Kerala

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: Kochi to Kottayam

61 km · ~1h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kochi

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kochi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kochi → Kottayam

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~61 km

    ~1h 21m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹220

  3. Arrive in Kottayam

    Kottayam, Kerala

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

By Train: Kochi to Kottayam

Nearest railway stations: Ernakulam Jn for Kochi, Kottayam for Kottayam.

Direct trains

Coimbatore-Nagercoil Special#06617 · Express
12:28 AMErnakulam Jn
1h 2m11 stops
01:30 AMKottayam
Mangalore-Nagercoil Special#06302 · Express
01:08 AMErnakulam Jn
1h 7m11 stops
02:15 AMKottayam
Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
02:18 AMErnakulam Jn
1h 2m11 stops
03:20 AMKottayam
HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
02:28 AMTriupunittura
52m10 stops
03:20 AMKottayam
DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
02:49 AMTriupunittura
56m10 stops
03:45 AMKottayam

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.

Transport Options

Kochi to Kottayam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kochi to Kottayam is about 61 km by road, roughly 1.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 61 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹770 · Sedan ₹890 · SUV ₹1,190 · Innova / MUV ₹1,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹1,640
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹70 · AC Seater ₹110 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹100 · AC Sleeper ₹140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹220
  • Train: Sleeper ₹70 · Economy ₹90 · Third AC ₹120 · Second AC ₹150 · First AC ₹200

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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