There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Manamadurai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train via Kovilpatti
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpattitrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jntrain 16862
7h 10m₹484–2,797Bus
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5111
8h 6m₹1,148–5,243Drive 288.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Manamaduraicar 288.7 km
4h 47m₹3,247–4,690Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Manamaduraitaxi 288.7 km
4h 47m₹5,000–6,500Train
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain 16381 / ...
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain 22622 / ...
7h 17m₹503–2,818
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Manamadurai is to train via Kovilpatti which costs ₹480 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Manamadurai is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Manamadurai. However, there are services departing from Thampanoor and arriving at FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand via Kalikkavilai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Manamadurai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Manamadurai Jn via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Kerala and Manamadurai is 328 km. The road distance is 288.7 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Manamadurai without a car is to train via Kovilpatti which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Kerala to Manamadurai, including transfers.
Kerala to Manamadurai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalikkavilai station.
Kerala to Manamadurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Manamadurai is to train via Kovilpatti which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹480 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Manamadurai, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Manamadurai via Kovilpatti and Manamadurai Jn in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thampanoor to Manamadurai via Kalikkavilai, Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand in around 8h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kovilpatti to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Nagercoil Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kalikkavilai to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Manamadurai - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Manamadurai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kerala to Manamadurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Manamadurai is 289 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Kerala to Manamadurai.
There are five+ hotels available in Manamadurai.












