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

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Manipal is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Manipal is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Manipal?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Manipal Jothi Circle via Angamaly and Udupi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Manipal?

The distance between Kottayam and Manipal is 539 km. The road distance is 520 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottayam to Manipal without a car is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Kottayam to Manipal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Manipal bus from?

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

Train or bus from Kottayam to Manipal?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Manipal is to bus which takes 9h 17m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Kottayam to Manipal bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kottayam to Manipal?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Manipal is 520 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Kottayam to Manipal.

Where can I stay near Manipal?

There are 318+ hotels available in Manipal.

Kottayam to Manipal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus
2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Udupibus
9h 17m
₹1,229–1,901
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Udupitrain 12202 / ...
9h 53m
₹415–2,440
Drive 520 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Manipalcar 520 km
8h 3m
₹5,875–8,486
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Manipaltaxi 520 km
8h 3m
₹14,000–17,000
Train, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
10h 2m
₹5,395–12,795
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Mangaloretrain 16347 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
14h 6m
₹762–4,130
Train, fly to Kannur International Airport
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
3. Take the train from Kannur to Udupitrain
11h 3m
₹5,225–10,245

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

48Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

₹4,111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kottayam to Manipal.

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Distance: 538.8 km
Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Kottayam to Manipal Jothi Circle via Angamaly and Udupi in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Udupi once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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