There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Manapad by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Kayankulamtrain
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Nanguneritrain
- Take the taxi from Nanguneri to Manapadtaxi
7h 25m₹1,707–4,174Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Tirunelvelitrain 16792
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendurtrain 16731 / ...
11h 51m₹926–3,316Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5112
12h 34m₹942–1,692Drive 260.6 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Manapadcar 260.6 km
4h 23m₹2,924–4,224Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Manapadtaxi 260.6 km
4h 23m₹5,500–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Manapad is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,700 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Manapad is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Manapad. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Manapad. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Tiruchendur via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Kottayam and Manapad is 328 km. The road distance is 260.6 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Manapad without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Kottayam to Manapad, including transfers.
Kottayam to Manapad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Manapad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Manapad is to bus which takes 12h 34m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 51m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Manapad, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Manapad via Mattuthavani Bus Stop, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypass in around 12h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Manapad via Tirunelveli and Tiruchendur in around 11h 51m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kayankulam to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kottayam to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kulasekarapattinam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–7,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Manapad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.
Kottayam to Manapad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Manapad is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kottayam to Manapad.
There are 62+ hotels available in Manapad.