| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +10h 34m | $510.23 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper | 08:51 | 23:05 | $11.25 | |
Bus | Vee Vee Bus | AC Sleeper | 16:00 | 08:45 | $14.84 | |
Bus | Vee Vee Bus | AC Sleeper | 16:20 | 08:45 | $18.68 | |
Bus | Kallada Travels | AC Sleeper | 16:40 | 07:35 | $14.29 | |
Bus | Shri Abinesh Roadways | AC Seater | 17:00 | 07:15 | $38.47 | |
Bus | Al Travels | Non-AC Seater | 17:30 | 06:50 | $24.17 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 17:50 | 07:45 | $28.84 | |
Bus | Azul Transports | AC Sleeper | 18:10 | 07:45 | $15.72 | |
Bus | Azul Transports | AC Sleeper | 18:30 | 07:45 | $16.43 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 19:45 | 09:10 | $17.17 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 20:05 | 10:00 | $29.00 |
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 16.28 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 7.36.
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.
Travelling between Kottayam and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 7.36 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 16.28 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kottayam to Chennai.
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.
A1 Travels, Azul Transports, Kallada Travels, Psk Travels
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.
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
| Cheapest Transport | $8 |
| Fastest Transport | 13h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 4:55 午後 |
| Latest Departure | 8:05 午後 |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 658 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | A1 Travels, Azul Transports, Indian Railways, Kallada Travels, Psk Travels |