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Kottayam to Kovilpatti by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Kottayam to Kovilpatti. Changing at Thiruvananthapuram Central takes 8 hr 5 min, and the quickest pairing is 16303 then 16122.

1 change · 154 km apart · fastest 8 hr 5 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateKottayam (KTYM) to Kovilpatti (CVP)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at Thiruvananthapuram CentralTVC
    06:238 hr 5 min14:28
    16303VANCHINAD EXP06:23 — 10:00Mail/Express
    40 min to change at TVC — comfortable

    Typically 1 min late here, still leaving about 22 min to change.

    16122TBM AMRIT BHARAT10:40 — 14:28Mail/Express

    KTYM — TVC

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    TVC — CVP

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  • One change at Kollam JnQLN
    11:518 hr 22 min20:13
    22647KRBA TVCN SF EXP11:51 — 13:30Superfast
    1 hr 25 min to change at QLN — tight

    Typically 49 min late here, leaving about 17 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    20636ANANTAPURI EXP14:55 — 20:13Superfast

    22647 often runs late

    KTYM — QLN

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    QLN — CVP

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  • One change at Thiruvananthapuram CentralTVC
    16:108 hr 38 min00:48+1 arrives the next day
    16318HIMSAGAR EXP16:10 — 19:25Mail/Express
    50 min to change at TVC — comfortable

    Typically 1 min late here, still leaving about 32 min to change.

    16730PUU MDU EXPRESS20:15 — 00:48Mail/Express

    16318 often runs late

    KTYM — TVC

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    TVC — CVP

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  • One change at Kollam JnQLN
    01:058 hr 48 min09:53
    16344AMRITHA EXPRESS01:05 — 02:47Mail/Express
    1 hr 8 min to change at QLN — tight

    Typically 46 min late here, leaving about 3 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    16128GUV CHENNAI EXP03:55 — 09:53Mail/Express

    16344 often runs late

    KTYM — QLN

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    QLN — CVP

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  • One change at Thiruvananthapuram CentralTVC
    06:238 hr 50 min15:13
    16303VANCHINAD EXP06:23 — 10:00Mail/Express
    1 hr 35 min to change at TVC — comfortable

    Typically 1 min late here, still leaving about 77 min to change.

    22628TVC TPJ SF EXP11:35 — 15:13Superfast

    KTYM — TVC

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    TVC — CVP

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  • One change at Thiruvananthapuram CentralTVC
    15:459 hr 3 min00:48+1 arrives the next day
    16330NCJ AMRIT BHARAT15:45 — 19:25Mail/Express
    50 min to change at TVC — comfortable

    Typically 1 min late here, still leaving about 32 min to change.

    16730PUU MDU EXPRESS20:15 — 00:48Mail/Express

    KTYM — TVC

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    TVC — CVP

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Each leg is a separate ticket on its own PNR, booked separately. RAC is not a confirmed berth and a waitlist number is not a seat.

Kottayam to Kovilpatti by train

Is there a direct train from Kottayam to Kovilpatti?
No. No single train runs from Kottayam to Kovilpatti. The journey takes one change, at Thiruvananthapuram Central, and the fastest combination takes 8 hr 5 min.
What is the fastest way from Kottayam to Kovilpatti by train?
16303 VANCHINAD EXP departs Kottayam at 06:23 and reaches Thiruvananthapuram Central at 10:00. 16122 TBM AMRIT BHARAT then departs at 10:40 and arrives Kovilpatti at 14:28. Total 8 hr 5 min, with 40 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Kottayam and Kovilpatti?
Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 40 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Kottayam to Kovilpatti?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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