There are 6 ways to get from Kollam to Mankara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Thrissur
best- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Thrisurtrain 12076 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ottappalamtrain 16188 / ...
5h 43m₹657–2,791Bus
- Take the bus from Kollam Town to Alathurbus
6h 24m₹1,218–2,686Drive 260.1 km
- Drive from Kollam to Mankaracar 260.1 km
3h 57m₹2,939–4,245Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kollam to Mankarataxi 260.1 km
3h 57m₹5,500–7,000Train
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Palakkadtrain 16316 / ...
6h 8m₹675–2,182Bus via Alappuzha
- Take the bus from Kollam to Ambalapuzhabus
- Take the bus from Alapuzzha to Alathurbus
6h 51m₹822–2,947
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kollam to Mankara is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kollam to Mankara is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kollam to Mankara. However, there are services departing from Kollam Town and arriving at Alathur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kollam to Mankara. However, there are services departing from Kollam Jn and arriving at Ottappalam via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Kollam and Mankara is 276 km. The road distance is 260.1 km.
The best way to get from Kollam to Mankara without a car is to train via Thrissur which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Kollam to Mankara, including transfers.
Kollam to Mankara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kollam Town station.
Kollam to Mankara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kollam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kollam to Mankara is to train via Thrissur which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Kollam, India and Mankara, Kerala, India?
You can take a train from Kollam Jn to Mankara via Thrisur and Ottappalam in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kollam Town to Alathur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹700–2,100 and the journey takes 5h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kollam Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Thrisur to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kollam Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kollam Town to Alathur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Alapuzzha to Alathur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Mankara bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Alathur station.
Kollam to Mankara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kollam to Mankara is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Kollam to Mankara.
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