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

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Manali is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹16,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Manali?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Manali. However, there are services departing from Kottayam, Kerala and arriving at M.F.L. via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Manali?

No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Manali. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Manali?

The distance between Kottayam and Manali is 666 km. The road distance is 677.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottayam to Manali without a car is to train which takes 13h 24m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Kottayam to Manali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Manali bus from?

Kottayam to Manali bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kottayam, Kerala station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Manali train from?

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

Train or bus from Kottayam to Manali?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Manali is to train which takes 13h 24m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 19m.

Where does the Kottayam to Manali bus arrive?

Kottayam to Manali bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Kottayam to Manali train arrive?

Kottayam to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Manali?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Manali is 677 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Kottayam to Manali.

Where can I stay near Manali?

There are 838+ hotels available in Manali.

Kottayam to Manali - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, line 595 bus, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Kottayam to Manali by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train to Cochin International Airport, fly, line 595 bus
best
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
3. Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.Lbus
7h 10m
₹5,470–10,971
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Peramburtrain 12624 / ...
13h 24m
₹704–3,280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kottayam, Kerala - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
16h 19m
Drive 677.4 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Manalicar 677.4 km
10h 6m
₹7,732–11,168
Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Coimbatore Jntrain
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
9h 43m
₹5,819–14,333
Taxi to Madurai, fly
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
7h 4m
₹10,626–15,199
Train to Trivandrum, fly
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
9h 22m
₹7,740–17,137
Train, train to Calicut International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain
2. Take the train from Thrisur to Parpanangaditrain
3. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
10h 44m
₹7,171–13,415
Bus via Salem
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Salembus
2. Take the bus from Salem to Koyembedubus
17h 24m
₹1,298–3,659

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

60Weekly Planes

1h 54mAverage Duration

₹5,286Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kottayam to Manali.

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Distance: 665.5 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 13h 13m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 14h 25m.

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