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

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Mandapam is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,300 and takes 10h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Mandapam is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹6,500.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Mandapam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Mandapam?

No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Mandapam. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Mandapam Camp via Manamadurai Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Kottayam to Mandapam?

The distance between Kottayam and Mandapam is 402 km. The road distance is 372.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottayam to Mandapam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 58m to get from Kottayam to Mandapam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Mandapam bus from?

Kottayam to Mandapam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Mandapam train from?

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

Train or bus from Kottayam to Mandapam?

The best way to get from Kottayam to Mandapam is to bus which takes 10h 58m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹380 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Kottayam to Mandapam bus arrive?

Kottayam to Mandapam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mattuthavani Bus Stop station.

Where does the Kottayam to Mandapam train arrive?

Kottayam to Mandapam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Manamadurai Jn station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Mandapam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Mandapam is 372 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Kottayam to Mandapam.

Where can I stay near Mandapam?

There are 135+ hotels available in Mandapam.

Kottayam to Mandapam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kottayam to Mandapam by bus (Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Mattuthavani Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalaibus FlixBus IN5111
10h 58m
₹732–1,302
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Manamadurai Jntrain 16361
2. Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Mandapam Camptrain 06651 / ...
12h 9m
₹389–2,986
Drive 372.5 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Mandapamcar 372.5 km
6h 2m
₹4,181–6,039
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Mandapamtaxi 372.5 km
6h 2m
₹7,500–9,000

Kottayam to Mandapam by train

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12h 9mAverage Duration

₹389Cheapest Price

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Distance: 401.8 km
Duration: 10h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Kottayam to Mandapam via Mattuthavani Bus Stop, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and FlixBus Rameshwaram - Vedalai in around 10h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kottayam to Mandapam Camp via Manamadurai Jn in around 12h 9m.

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