There are 5 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 Mandapamtrain 16734 / ...
8h 7m₹538–3,151Bus
- 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₹3,701–5,345Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Mandapamtaxi 331.9 km
5h 7m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Ramanathapuram
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
11h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Mandapam is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 7m.
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 via Madurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Kerala and Mandapam is 449 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 7m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 7m 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 7m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200. 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 via Madurai Jn and Mandapam in around 8h 7m. 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 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- 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
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–750
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- 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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