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How to get fromKottayam to Manipalby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Manipal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Udupitrain train 12202 / ...
    10h 41m
    ₹425–2,450

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Manipalbus bus
    13h 14m
    ₹1,207–1,681

  3. Drive  519.8 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Manipalcar car 519.8 km
    8h 2m
    ₹5,827–8,416

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Manipaltaxi taxi 519.8 km
    8h 2m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    6h 55m
    ₹8,523–16,030

  6. Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Chalakuddybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Manipalbus bus
    13h 35m
    ₹1,074–2,498

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Mangaloretrain train 16347 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    13h 46m
    ₹762–4,130

Kottayam to Manipal by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,074Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Manipal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Udupi once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Manipal via Angamaly in around 13h 14m.

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