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Vriddhachalam Jn to Kottayam by train, with one change

No train runs the whole way from Vriddhachalam Jn to Kottayam. Changing at Dindigul Jn takes 11 hr 45 min, and the quickest pairing is 07435 then 16344.

1 change · 373 km apart · fastest 11 hr 45 min · Daily

Check seats for your dateVriddhachalam Jn (VRI) to Kottayam (KTYM)

Journeys and seats

  • One change at Dindigul JnDG
    13:1711 hr 45 min01:02+1 arrives the next day
    07435KCG NCJ SPL13:17 — 16:40Mail/Express
    Little room30 min to change at DG — tight

    Typically 7 min late here, leaving about 5 min spare. It usually works, but there is little room.

    16344AMRITHA EXPRESS17:10 — 01:02Mail/Express

    16344 often runs late

    VRI — DG

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    DG — KTYM

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    03:1512 hr 32 min15:47
    22153MS SALEM SF EXP03:15 — 06:15Superfast
    Holds 8 in 101 hr to change at SA — tight

    Holds about 8 times in 10 here. 223 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 57,519 paired days.

    12660GURUDEV EXP07:15 — 15:47Superfast

    12660 often runs late

    VRI — SA

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    SA — KTYM

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    14:1512 hr 40 min02:55+1 arrives the next day
    06895VRI-SA DEMU EXP SPL14:15 — 17:00Mail/Express
    Almost always holds2 hr 35 min to change at SA

    Almost always holds here. Measured on 29,256 paired days.

    12777UBL TVCN SF EXP19:35 — 02:55Superfast

    12777 often runs late

    VRI — SA

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    SA — KTYM

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    03:1512 hr 42 min15:57
    22153MS SALEM SF EXP03:15 — 06:15Superfast
    Holds 8 in 101 hr 40 min to change at SA — tight

    Holds about 8 times in 10 here. 223 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 57,519 paired days.

    22504VIVEK EXPRESS07:55 — 15:57Superfast

    22504 often runs late

    VRI — SA

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    SA — KTYM

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    03:1512 hr 52 min16:07
    22153MS SALEM SF EXP03:15 — 06:15Superfast
    Holds 8 in 101 hr 55 min to change at SA — tight

    Holds about 8 times in 10 here. 223 min would make it 9 in 10. Measured on 57,519 paired days.

    16318HIMSAGAR EXP08:10 — 16:07Mail/Express

    16318 often runs late

    VRI — SA

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    SA — KTYM

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  • One change at Salem JnSA
    14:1513 hr03:15+1 arrives the next day
    06895VRI-SA DEMU EXP SPL14:15 — 17:00Mail/Express
    Almost always holds2 hr 35 min to change at SA

    Almost always holds here. Measured on 29,256 paired days.

    16561YPR TVCN AC EXP19:35 — 03:15Mail/Express

    16561 often runs late

    VRI — SA

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    SA — KTYM

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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.

Vriddhachalam Jn to Kottayam by train

Is there a direct train from Vriddhachalam Jn to Kottayam?
No. No single train runs from Vriddhachalam Jn to Kottayam. The journey takes one change, at Dindigul Jn, and the fastest combination takes 11 hr 45 min.
What is the fastest way from Vriddhachalam Jn to Kottayam by train?
07435 KCG NCJ SPL departs Vriddhachalam Jn at 13:17 and reaches Dindigul Jn at 16:40. 16344 AMRITHA EXPRESS then departs at 17:10 and arrives Kottayam at 01:02. Total 11 hr 45 min, with 30 min to change.
Where do you change trains between Vriddhachalam Jn and Kottayam?
Dindigul Jn (DG) is the interchange on the fastest route, with 30 min between the arriving and departing trains.
Which days can you travel from Vriddhachalam Jn to Kottayam?
A connection is available every day of the week.

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