How to get from Coimbatore to Kottangal
4 ways, 263 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 8h 2m | ₹528–1,870 estimated |
| Drive | 4h 57m | ₹2,040–2,550 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 57m | ₹3,910–4,890 estimated |
| Fly | 10h 43m | ₹7,950–11,530 estimated |
Departures today
- 15:38 → 23:538h 15m · 1 changeIndian Railways 20630₹558–1,620
- 19:58 → 04:31 +1d8h 33m · 1 changeIndian Railways 16382₹528–1,570
- 23:08 → 07:20 +1d8h 12m · 1 changeIndian Railways 12643₹558–1,610
- 23:18 → 07:20 +1d8h 2m · 2 changesIndian Railways 16528₹613–1,870
- 23:46 → 08:55 +1d9h 9m · 1 changeIndian Railways 12686₹640–1,740
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Coimbatore to Kottangal?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 57m door to door. The straight-line distance is 263 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Coimbatore to Kottangal?
- Train is the cheapest, from ₹528. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Coimbatore to Kottangal?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 8h 2m.
- How long is the flight from Coimbatore to Kottangal?
- About 1h 11m in the air (CJB → MAA), about 10h 43m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₹7,950–11,530; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Kottangal from Coimbatore by road?
- About 314 km, roughly 4h 57m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₹2,040–2,550; tolls and parking are extra.