There are 10 ways to get from Kottarakkara to Manali by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Trivandrum, fly
best- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
7h 22m₹7,661–16,035Bus, train via Retteri Junction
cheapest- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
18h 52m₹460–3,194Bus
- Take the bus from Kottarakara to Koyembedu Omni Bus standbus
15h 19m₹1,268–3,331Train
- Take the train from Kottarakara to Tambaramtrain 16102 / ...
15h 38m₹808–4,111Drive 686.3 km
- Drive from Kottarakkara to Manalicar 686.3 km
10h 44m₹7,830–11,310Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Kottarakkara to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
6h 39m₹9,187–13,498Bus, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
10h 25m₹8,906–18,739Bus, train to Cochin International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
9h 55m₹5,528–11,260Bus via Teni
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Thenibus
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Theni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
18h 6mBus, train
- Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
- Take the train from Chengannur to Chennai Centraltrain 12696 / ...
18h 19m₹703–3,480
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottarakkara to Manali is to bus and train via Retteri Junction which costs ₹460 - ₹3,200 and takes 18h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kottarakkara to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottarakkara to Manali. However, there are services departing from Kottarakara and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - TPL Manali via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottarakkara to Manali. However, there are services departing from Kottarakara and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Tambaram and Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.
The distance between Kottarakkara and Manali is 745 km. The road distance is 686.3 km.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Manali without a car is to bus which takes 15h 19m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Kottarakkara to Manali, including transfers.
Kottarakkara to Manali bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, depart from Kottarakara station.
Kottarakkara to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottarakara station.
The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Manali is to bus which takes 15h 19m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,200 and takes 15h 38m.
What companies run services between Kottarakkara, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Kottarakara to Koyembedu Omni Bus stand once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 8m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kottarakara to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 13h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottarakara to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chengannur to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chengannur to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
Train from Chengannur to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹90–170
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Theni
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–650
- Website
- KSRTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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
Kottarakkara to Manali bus services, operated by Jayavin Travels, arrive at Koyembedu Omni Bus stand station.
Kottarakkara to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottarakkara to Manali is 686 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Kottarakkara to Manali.
There are 837+ hotels available in Manali.