There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Manimala by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, fly, taxi
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Manimalataxi
4h 59m₹6,172–12,587Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tiruvallatrain 12257
15h 36m₹917–3,424Train via Kottayam
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayamtrain 16320 / ...
13h 14m₹1,186–3,750Bus
- Take the bus from Silk Board to Ponkunnambus
13h 56m₹1,398–3,984Drive 539.5 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Manimalacar 539.5 km
8h 3m₹6,047–8,734Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Manimalataxi 539.5 km
8h 3m₹13,000–16,000Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Palani to Ponkunnambus
17h 1m
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Manimala is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,500 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Manimala is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Manimala. However, there are services departing from St Marthas Hospital and arriving at Ponkunnam via Silk Board. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Manimala. However, there are services departing from Vidhana Souda and arriving at Kottayam via Krishnarajapurm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Manimala is 513 km. The road distance is 539.5 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Manimala without a car is to train via Kottayam which takes 13h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Bengaluru to Manimala, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Manimala bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, depart from Silk Board station.
Bengaluru to Manimala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishnarajapurm station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Manimala is to train via Kottayam which takes 13h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹4,000 and takes 13h 56m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Manimala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayam 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 19m. Alternatively, Kerala Lines operates a bus from Silk Board to Ponkunnam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–3,500 and the journey takes 11h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–6,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- 080-46333652
- keralalinesblr@gmail.com
- Website
- Kerala Lines
Bus from Silk Board to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,500
- Website
- Kerala Lines
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–3,500
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- gaurvsinghrajput044@gmail.com
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Bengaluru to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palani to Ponkunnam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–16,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Manimala bus services, operated by Kerala Lines, arrive at Ponkunnam station.
Bengaluru to Manimala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Manimala is 539 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Bengaluru to Manimala.
There are 126+ hotels available in Manimala.













