What is the cheapest way to get from Kottarakkara to Manali?

The cheapest way to get from Kottarakkara to Manali is to bus and train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,200 and takes 18h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kottarakkara to Manali?

The fastest way to get from Kottarakkara to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹14,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottarakkara and Manali?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottarakkara to Manali. However, there are services departing from Kottakarra and arriving at M.F.L. via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Kottarakkara and Manali?

No, there is no direct train from Kottarakkara to Manali. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Chennai Egmore and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

How far is it from Kottarakkara to Manali?

The distance between Kottarakkara and Manali is 740 km. The road distance is 686.3 km.

How do I travel from Kottarakkara to Manali without a car?

The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Manali without a car is to train which takes 16h 55m and costs ₹900 - ₹6,000.

How long does it take to get from Kottarakkara to Manali?

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Kottarakkara to Manali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottarakkara to Manali bus from?

Kottarakkara to Manali bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottakarra station.

Where do I catch the Kottarakkara to Manali train from?

Kottarakkara to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.

Train or bus from Kottarakkara to Manali?

The best way to get from Kottarakkara to Manali is to train which takes 16h 55m and costs ₹900 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 21m.

Where does the Kottarakkara to Manali bus arrive?

Kottarakkara to Manali bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.

Where does the Kottarakkara to Manali train arrive?

Kottarakkara to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.

Can I drive from Kottarakkara to Manali?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottarakkara to Manali is 686 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Kottarakkara to Manali.

Where can I stay near Manali?

There are 865+ hotels available in Manali.

Kottarakkara to Manali - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

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Bus to Trivandrum, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Kottarakara to Trivandrum KSRTC Terminalbus
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
7h 17m
₹6,941–12,265
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
2. Take the train from Chengannur to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
18h 47m
₹460–3,194
Train
1. Take the train from Punalur to Chennai Egmoretrain 16102
16h 55m
₹929–5,611
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kottakarra to Kesavadasapurambus
2. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
17h 21m
Drive 686.3 km
1. Drive from Kottarakkara to Manalicar 686.3 km
10h 44m
₹7,698–11,119
Taxi to Madurai, fly
1. Take the taxi from Kottarakkara to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
6h 33m
₹9,467–13,228
Bus, train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kottakkara to Thenkasibus
2. Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Maniyachchi Jntrain
3. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
10h 18m
₹8,186–18,469
Bus, train to Cochin International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Chengannurbus
2. Take the train from Chengannur to Aluvatrain
3. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
9h 48m
₹5,308–9,490
Bus via Teni
1. Take the bus from Kottarakkara to Thenibus
2. Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Theni, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
18h 1m

Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

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1h 21mAverage Duration

₹5,814Cheapest Price

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Distance: 740 km
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Kottarakkara, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Punalur to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹370–2,800 and the journey takes 14h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottakarra to M.F.L. via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Central Station in around 17h 21m.

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