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

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There are 8 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 Kayamkulam to Manipalbus bus
    14h 47m
    ₹1,144–4,398

  3. Drive  596.8 km

    1. Drive from Kollam to Manipalcar car 596.8 km
    9h 16m
    ₹6,696–9,672

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kollam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    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
    8h 13m
    ₹10,048–19,832

  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. Bus via Nedumbassery

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

  8. 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
    ₹10,380–38,078

Kollam to Manipal by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration14h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,144Cheapest 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, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kayamkulam to Manipal twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 25m.

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