There are 12 ways to get from Bengaluru to Manimala by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Kottayam
best- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayamtrain 16320 / ...
13h 14m₹1,186–3,750Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruvallatrain 12777 / ...
14h 32m₹918–3,424Bus via Teni
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Theni to Ponkunnambus
13h 49mDrive 539.5 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Manimalacar 539.5 km
8h 3m₹6,095–8,804Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Manimalataxi 539.5 km
8h 3m₹13,000–16,000Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane BLR - COK
- Take the train from Aluva to Changanaseritrain
9h₹4,772–9,597Bus
- Take the bus from Silk Board to Ponkunnambus
13h 56m₹1,398–3,984Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane BLR - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannurtrain
9h 8m₹5,593–12,407Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ponkunnambus
9hBus, fly to Calicut International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane BLR - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain
- Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayamtrain
9h 58m₹4,602–10,787Bus, fly to Madurai
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Madurai (IXM)plane BLR - IXM
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Mundakayambus
12h 39m₹5,827–11,282Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Theni to Kanjirappallybus
12h 20m
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Manimala is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,500 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Manimala is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Manimala. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Ponkunnam via Theni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Manimala. However, there are services departing from Vidhana Souda and arriving at Kottayam via Krishnarajapurm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Manimala is 709 km. The road distance is 539.5 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Manimala without a car is to train via Kottayam which takes 13h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 13h 14m to get from Bengaluru to Manimala, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Manimala bus services, operated by Royal Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Manimala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Krishnarajapurm station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Manimala is to train via Kottayam which takes 13h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Teni, which costs and takes 13h 49m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Manimala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayam 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Manimala via Theni, Tamil Nadu, Theni, and Ponkunnam in around 13h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–8,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trivandrum via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–6,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Aluva to Changanaseri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Tiruvalla
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Shoranur Jn to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Manimala bus services, operated by Royal Travels, arrive at Theni, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Manimala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Manimala is 539 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Bengaluru to Manimala.
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