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Kottayam to Vriddhachalam Jn by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Kottayam to Vriddhachalam Jn. Changing at Dindigul Jn takes 11 hr 46 min, and the quickest pairing is 16343 then 20666.

1 change · 373 km apart · fastest 11 hr 46 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateKottayam (KTYM) to Vriddhachalam Jn (VRI)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at Dindigul JnDG
    23:2211 hr 46 min11:08+1 arrives the next day
    16343AMRITHA EXP23:22 — 08:05Mail/Express
    40 min to change at DG — tight

    Typically 9 min late here, leaving about 13 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    20666MS VANDE BHARAT08:45 — 11:08Shatabdi

    20666 often runs late

    KTYM — DG

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    DG — VRI

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    00:3012 hr 45 min13:15
    07010KTYM SC SPL00:30 — 09:02Mail/Express
    1 hr 28 min to change at SA — comfortable

    Typically 11 min late here, still leaving about 57 min to change.

    06896SA-VRI DEMU EXP SPL10:30 — 13:15Mail/Express

    KTYM — SA

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    SA — VRI

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    15:1513 hr 5 min04:20+1 arrives the next day
    16562TVCN YPR AC EXP15:15 — 23:42Mail/Express
    1 hr 38 min to change at SA — comfortable

    Holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 54,164 paired days.

    16573PUDUCHERRY EXP01:20 — 04:20Mail/Express

    16562 often runs late

    KTYM — SA

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    SA — VRI

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    15:1513 hr 5 min04:20+1 arrives the next day
    22678TVCN YPR AC EXP15:15 — 23:42Superfast
    1 hr 38 min to change at SA — comfortable

    Holds about 19 times in 20 here. Measured on 54,164 paired days.

    16573PUDUCHERRY EXP01:20 — 04:20Mail/Express

    KTYM — SA

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    SA — VRI

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  • One change at Virudunagar JnVPT
    13:5513 hr 31 min03:26+1 arrives the next day
    16361ERS VLNK EXP13:55 — 22:13Mail/Express
    37 min to change at VPT — tight

    Typically 8 min late here, leaving about 12 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    12694PEARL CITY EXP22:50 — 03:26Superfast

    KTYM — VPT

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    VPT — VRI

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  • One change at Kollam JnQLN
    11:5113 hr 33 min01:24+1 arrives the next day
    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 — 01:24Superfast

    22647 often runs late

    KTYM — QLN

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    QLN — VRI

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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 Vriddhachalam Jn by train

Is there a direct train from Kottayam to Vriddhachalam Jn?
No. No single train runs from Kottayam to Vriddhachalam Jn. The journey takes one change, at Dindigul Jn, and the fastest combination takes 11 hr 46 min.
What is the fastest way from Kottayam to Vriddhachalam Jn by train?
16343 AMRITHA EXP departs Kottayam at 23:22 and reaches Dindigul Jn at 08:05. 20666 MS VANDE BHARAT then departs at 08:45 and arrives Vriddhachalam Jn at 11:08. Total 11 hr 46 min, with 40 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Kottayam and Vriddhachalam Jn?
Dindigul Jn (DG) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 40 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Kottayam to Vriddhachalam Jn?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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