There are 7 ways to get from Manipal to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Udupi to Kottayamtrain 12201 / ...
9h 48m₹425–2,448Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kottayambus
12h 28m₹1,287–1,626Drive 519.9 km
- Drive from Manipal to Kottayamcar 519.9 km
8h₹5,902–8,524Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Kottayamtaxi 519.9 km
8h₹11,000–14,000Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXE - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain
9h 24mBus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Kottayamtrain 16630 / ...
12h 25m₹761–4,123Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain
8h 24m
Manipal to Kottayam by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Kottayam is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Kottayam is to drive which takes 8h and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Manipal and arriving at Kottayam via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Manipal and Kottayam is 539 km. The road distance is 519.9 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs ₹420 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Manipal to Kottayam, including transfers.
Manipal to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Manipal station.
Manipal to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Kottayam is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs ₹420 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 28m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal to Kottayam via Angamaly in around 12h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–34,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udupi to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Mangalore to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9483992779
- kohinoorbus4u@gmail.om
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Manipal to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Manipal to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Angamaly station.
Manipal to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Kottayam is 520 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Manipal to Kottayam.
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