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Pathanamthitta to Kottayam

The distance from Pathanamthitta to Kottayam is about 58 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). There are many car rental companies offering cars with drivers or self drive.

58 kmDistance

1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹740

Sedan₹850

SUV₹1140

Innova / MUV₹1300

Tempo Traveller₹1580

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹60

AC Seater₹100

Non-AC Sleeper₹90

AC Sleeper₹130

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹210

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Train

Sleeper₹60

Economy₹90

Third AC₹110

Second AC₹150

First AC₹190

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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 Pathanamthitta to Kottayam is about 58 km by road, roughly 1 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: Pathanamthitta to Kottayam

58 km · ~1h 10m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Pathanamthitta
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
58 km · 1h 10m 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: Pathanamthitta to Kottayam

58 km · ~1h 17m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Pathanamthitta
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Pathanamthitta. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Pathanamthitta → Kottayam
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~58 km
~1h 17m|Tentative fare ₹60–₹210
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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: Pathanamthitta to Kottayam

Nearest railway stations: Chengannur for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam for Kottayam.

Direct trains

Trivandrum Nilambur Road Rajya Rani Express#16349 · Express

12:40 AMChengannur

45m4 stops

01:25 AMKottayam

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Amrita Express#16343 · Express

12:40 AMChengannur

45m4 stops

01:25 AMKottayam

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Kollam Ernakulam Passenger#56392 · Passenger

05:40 AMChengannur

29m3 stops

06:09 AMChingavanam

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Trivandrum-Korba Express#16328 · Express

07:45 AMChengannur

45m4 stops

08:30 AMKottayam

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Kollam Kottayam Passenger#56394 · Passenger

09:15 AMChengannur

29m3 stops

09:44 AMChingavanam

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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.