Kottayam to Kolkata Trains

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1 Direct Trains Running from Kottayam to Kolkata

12659 GURUDEV SF EXP
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
19:05
41h 25m
12:30
Kottayam (KTYM)
12659 running status
Kolkata (SHM)

4 Trains from Kottayam to Kolkata nearby stations

22503 DBRG VIVEK EXP
M T W T F S S
SL, 3A, 2A
22:06
40h 29m
14:35
Kottayam (KTYM)
22503 running status
Dankuni (DKAE)
06085 ERS PNBE SPL
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, SL
23:00
40h 50m
15:50
Kochi (ERS)
06085 running status
Andul (ADL)
12507 ARONAI EXPRESS
M T W T F S S
2A, 3A, 3E, SL
19:45
39h 41m
11:26
Kottayam (KTYM)
12507 running status
Dankuni (DKAE)
22641 SHALIMAR SF EXP
M T W T F S S
3A, 3E, 2A, SL
20:15
40h 15m
12:30
shertalai (SRTL)
22641 running status
Kolkata (SHM)
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Kottayam to Kolkata Train Overview

Are you looking for Kottayam to Kolkata trains? You must check out some important train-related information for your desired route. Find out the ticket price, distance, duration and other key details of trains running from Kottayam to Kolkata. 

Kottayam to Kolkata Distance 

2374 kms

Kottayam to Kolkata Duration

 40h 32m

Total number of trains running from Kottayam to Kolkata 

5

Number of trains running daily from Kottayam to Kolkata 

1

Number of trains running weekly from Kottayam to Kolkata 

3 

Fastest train from Kottayam to Kolkata 

ARONAI EXPRESS (12507)

Cheapest train from Kottayam to Kolkata 

12659 (GURUDEV SF EXP)

Departure timing of the first train from Kottayam

19:05

Departure timing of the last train from Kottayam

23:00

First train from Kottayam to Kolkata

GURUDEV SF EXP,(12659)

Last train from Kottayam to Kolkata 

ERS PNBE SPL (06085)

Number of Major railway stations in Kottayam

1

Number of Major railway stations in Kolkata 

1 
Kolkata to Kottayam trains

Weekly Trains from Kottayam to Kolkata

There are 3 trains running weekly from Kottayam to Kolkata. Below is a list of trains running weekly from Kottayam to Kolkata.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationStarting Ticket Price
GURUDEV SF EXP (12659)19:0512:3041 hrs 25 mins₹855
ERS PNBE SPL (06085)23:0015:5040 hrs 50 mins₹995
ARONAI EXPRESS (12507)19:4511:2639 hrs 41 mins₹865

Daily Trains from Kottayam to Kolkata

There are 1 trains running daily from Kottayam to Kolkata. Below is a list of trains running daily from Kottayam to Kolkata.
Train NameDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationCheapest Ticket Price
DBRG VIVEK EXP (22503)22:0614:3540 hrs 29 mins₹860

Kottayam to Kolkata Train Timings

The first train running from Kottayam to Kolkata is at 19:05, while the last train is at 23:00. Based on your preferred timings, you can choose the train available for the Kottayam to Kolkata route.

Kottayam to Kolkata Distance

The distance between Kottayam and Kolkata is about 2374 kms. To cover this route, you will need about 40h 32m. The duration might vary depending on whether you travel in a passenger, express, or superfast train. 

Kottayam to Kolkata Train Ticket Price

The average train ticket price from Kottayam to Kolkata is ₹860, while the maximum ticket price from Kottayam to Kolkata is ₹3230.  The train price will depend on the type of train and travel class you choose. 

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FAQs on Kottayam to Kolkata Train

How to book Tatkal tickets from Kottayam to Kolkata?

As per the new Tatkal booking rules, users must link their IRCTC account with their Aadhaar number to make successful booking.

How many days in advance can I book a train from Kottayam to Kolkata?

As per IRCTC rules, you can book train tickets 60 days in advance.

How can I reach redRail’s customer support for help with booking issues?

For any train ticket booking queries from Kottayam to Kolkata, call redRail customer support at 9902977777.

What is the best way to travel to Kolkata from Kottayam?

Travelling by train is the most convenient option for passengers commuting frequently. You can book train tickets from Kottayam to Kolkata in your preferred travel class and enjoy your travel.

How many trains run from Kottayam to Kolkata?

There are 5 trains that run from Kottayam to Kolkata route. Some trains run on a daily basis. On the other hand, some trains run weekly and can be booked in advance.

Which is the fastest train running from Kottayam to Kolkata?

ARONAI EXPRESS (12507) is the fastest among the Kottayam to Kolkata Trains. It departs from Kottayam (KTYM) at 19:45 and arrives at Dankuni (DKAE) at 11:26, covering the distance in just 39 hrs 41 mins.

What are the first and last train timings from Kottayam to Kolkata?

The first train departs from Kottayam to Kolkata is at 19:05 while, the last train depart at 23:00

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