There are 6 ways to get from Manimala to Kerala by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Chengannur
best- Take the bus from Chengannur to Trivandrumbus
3h 10m₹803–1,130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponkunnam to Trivandrumbus
5h 17m₹605–1,005Train
- Take the train from Tiruvalla to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12081 / ...
3h 38m₹739–1,897Drive 136.6 km
- Drive from Manimala to Thiruvananthapuramcar 136.6 km
1h 59m₹1,532–2,212Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manimala to Thiruvananthapuramtaxi 136.6 km
1h 59m₹2,500–3,100Train via Chengannur
- Take the train from Chengannur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 16344 / ...
3h 48m₹807–1,976
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manimala to Kerala is to bus which costs ₹600 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Manimala to Kerala is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Manimala to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Chengannur and arriving at Trivandrum via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Manimala to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Tiruvalla and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Manimala and Kerala is 170 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.
The best way to get from Manimala to Kerala without a car is to bus via Chengannur which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Manimala to Kerala, including transfers.
Manimala to Kerala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Chengannur station.
Manimala to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvalla station.
The best way to get from Manimala to Kerala is to bus via Chengannur which takes 3h 10m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Manimala, India and Kerala, India?
Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Chengannur to Trivandrum every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–370 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruvalla to Thiruvananthapuram Central every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruvalla to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chengannur to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chengannur to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–370
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Seater
- ₹270–370
Bus from Ponkunnam to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–550
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹400–550
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
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More Questions & Answers
Manimala to Kerala bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Trivandrum station.
Manimala to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manimala to Kerala is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Manimala to Kerala.
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