There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Mandapam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jntrain 22628 / ...
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain 06651 / ...
8h 52m₹368–2,951Bus
- Take the bus from Kalikkavilai to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalaibus FlixBus IN5111
9h 47m₹1,218–5,693Drive 331.9 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapamcar 331.9 km
5h 7m₹3,725–5,381Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapamtaxi 331.9 km
5h 7m₹6,000–7,500Train via Nāgercoil
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Nagercoil Jntrain
- Take the train from Nagercoil Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain
9h 35m₹483–3,718Bus, train
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Sellur to Thiruppachethi Toll Plazabus
- Take the train from Tiruppachetti to Mandapam Camptrain
11h 29m
Kerala to Mandapam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Mandapam is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Mandapam is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Thampanoor and arriving at FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai via Kalikkavilai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Mandapam Camp via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Kerala and Mandapam is 442 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Mandapam without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹360 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Kerala to Mandapam, including transfers.
Kerala to Mandapam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kalikkavilai station.
Kerala to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Mandapam is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs ₹360 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹6,000 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Mandapam, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mandapam Camp via Madurai Jn in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thampanoor to Mandapam via Kalikkavilai, Madurai, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai in around 9h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Madurai Jn to Mandapam Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruppachetti to Mandapam Camp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 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 Rameshwaram - Vedalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Sellur to Thiruppachethi Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Mandapam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kerala to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Mandapam is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Kerala to Mandapam.
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