Kottayam Railway Station has a prominent place in the rail map of
Kerala. Traveling south,
Kayamkulam Junction Railway Station is the major railhead. Ernakulam Junction is the main railway station towards north.
The Railway Station is just 2 km from the town center. The KSRTC bus station is at a walking distance. Private buses, tourist taxis, and boat services are extensively available. The ferry station is about 3 km away. Nearest airports: Cochin International airport (76 km) and Trivandrum International airport (160 km).