There are 6 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 12076 / ...
6h 17m₹619–2,792Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Angadippuramtrain 16349
6h 58m₹524–2,002Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam to Malappurambus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
7h 33mDrive 279.8 km
- Drive from Kollam to Mankadacar 279.8 km
4h 16m₹3,140–4,535Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Mankadataxi 279.8 km
4h 16m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Alappuzha
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Thrissurbus
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Perinthalmannabus
8h 26m₹702–2,837
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Mankada is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 58m.
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 Malappuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
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 6h 17m.
The distance between Kollam and Mankada is 286 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 6h 17m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Kollam to Mankada, including transfers.
Kollam to Mankada bus services, operated by Emerald Travels, 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 6h 17m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 33m.
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 4h 30m. Alternatively, Emerald Travels operates a bus from Kollam to Malappuram once daily, and the journey takes 7h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Shoranur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- Emerald Travels
Bus from Kollam to Malappuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Emerald Travels
- Website
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
Bus from Kollam to Malappuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Cocktail Luxury Bus
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Kollam to Malappuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzha
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Perinthalmanna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alappuzha to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kollam to Mankada bus services, operated by Emerald Travels, arrive at Malappuram 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.
There are 80+ hotels available in Mankada.