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How to get fromKollam to Manipalby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kollam to Manipal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Udupitrain train 12202 / ...
    12h 58m
    ₹457–2,688

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kollam to Angamalybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Manipalbus bus
    15h 20m
    ₹1,314–1,791

  3. Drive  596.8 km

    1. Drive from Kollam to Manipalcar car 596.8 km
    9h 16m
    ₹6,812–9,840

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Manipaltaxi taxi 596.8 km
    9h 16m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  5. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Aluvatrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    11h 16m
    ₹6,676–15,908

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Mangaloretrain train 16604 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    14h 15m
    ₹793–4,363

  7. Train to Trivandrum, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane TRV - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    7h 7m
    ₹6,180–35,078

Kollam to Manipal by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹793Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 58m

What companies run services between Kollam, India and Manipal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Udupi 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Manipal via Angamaly in around 15h 20m.

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