There are 5 ways to get from Kollam to Mankada by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Shoranur Jn
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain 20632 / ...
5h 2m₹618–2,787Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Angadippuramtrain 16349
6h 31m₹524–2,002Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Perinthalmannabus
8h 25m₹702–2,837Drive 279.8 km
- Drive from Kollam to Mankadacar 279.8 km
4h 16m₹3,139–4,534Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Mankadataxi 279.8 km
4h 16m₹6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Mankada is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Mankada is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Mankada. However, there are services departing from Kollam and arriving at Perinthalmanna via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha and Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Mankada. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Angadippuram via Shoranur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Kollam and Mankada is 284 km. The road distance is 279.8 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Mankada without a car is to train via Shoranur Jn which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Kollam to Mankada, including transfers.
Kollam to Mankada bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kollam station.
Kollam to Mankada train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Mankada is to train via Shoranur Jn which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Mankada, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kollam to Mankada via Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Thrissur, and Perinthalmanna in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Kollam Jn to Angadippuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Alappuzha to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Thrissur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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More Questions & Answers
Kollam to Mankada bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Ambalapuzha station.
Kollam to Mankada train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Shoranur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Mankada is 280 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Kollam to Mankada.
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