What is the cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Manali?

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Manali is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottayam to Manali?

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹21,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Manali?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Manali. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Avurikollaimedu via Angamally and Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Manali?

The distance between Kottayam and Manali is 660 km. The road distance is 678.3 km.

How do I travel from Kottayam to Manali without a car?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Manali without a car is to train which takes 13h 19m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300.

How long does it take to get from Kottayam to Manali?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Kottayam to Manali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Manali bus from?

Kottayam to Manali bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Train or bus from Kottayam to Manali?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Manali is to train which takes 13h 19m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,200 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Kottayam to Manali bus arrive?

Kottayam to Manali bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Manali?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Manali is 678 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Kottayam to Manali.

Where can I stay near Manali?

There are 759+ hotels available in Manali.

Kottayam to Manali - 8 ways to travel via train, subway, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kottayam to Manali by train, subway, plane, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway to Cochin International Airport, fly, line 595 bus
best
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
2. Take the subway from Tripunithura to Aluvasubway
3. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
4. Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.Lbus
7h 7m
₹5,000–12,210
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
13h 19m
₹704–3,280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus
2. Take the bus from Angamally to Madhavarambus
16h 30m
₹1,616–2,116
Drive 678.3 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Manalicar 678.3 km
10h
₹7,354–10,622
Taxi to Madurai, fly
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
6h 58m
₹9,848–20,769
Train to Trivandrum, fly
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
9h 17m
₹7,021–16,867
Train, train to Calicut International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain
2. Take the train from Thrisur to Parpanangaditrain
3. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
9h 54m
₹5,651–15,595
Bus via Salem
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Salembus
2. Take the bus from Salem to Koyembedubus
3. Take the bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Government Schoolbus
17h 53m
₹1,299–3,675

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

47Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

₹4,825Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kottayam to Manali.

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Distance: 659.5 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Avurikollaimedu via Angamaly, Angamally, Madhavaram, and Madhavaram Rountana in around 16h 30m.

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