There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Manapad by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kottayam to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadubus
9h 39mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Tirunelvelitrain 16792
- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Tiruchendurtrain 06675 / ...
11h 21m₹926–3,316Train, taxi
- Take the train from Kottayam to Kollam Jntrain
- Take the train from Kollam Jn to Nanguneritrain
- Take the taxi from Nanguneri to Manapadtaxi
9h 49m₹1,712–4,186Drive 260.6 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Manapadcar 260.6 km
4h 23m₹2,924–4,223Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Manapadtaxi 260.6 km
4h 23m₹5,500–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Manapad is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 21m.
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 Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
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 21m.
The distance between Kottayam and Manapad is 367 km. The road distance is 260.6 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Manapad without a car is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 39m 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 9h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹3,400 and takes 11h 21m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Manapad, India?
You can take a bus from Kottayam to Manapad via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, and Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Manapad via Tirunelveli and Tiruchendur in around 11h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kollam Jn to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kottayam to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kottayam to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–490
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹300–490
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kottayam to Manapad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram 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.
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