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How to get fromKottayam to Mangaluruby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kottayam to Mangaluru by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Mangalore Jntrain train 12202 / ...
    8h 27m
    ₹532–2,428

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Kasargodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kasargode to Mangalorebus bus
    12h 15m
    ₹602–945

  3. Drive 463.6 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Mangalurucar car 463.6 km
    7h 16m
    ₹5,214–7,531

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Mangalurutaxi taxi 463.6 km
    7h 16m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Train to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Tripunituratrain train
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    7h 55m
    ₹6,925–14,325

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Kannurtrain train 16347 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kannur to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus Kannur
    12h 24m

  7. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kozhikode, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    13h 3m

  8. Train to Trivandrum, fly

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane TRV - IXE
    7h 46m
    ₹6,446–18,982

Kottayam to Mangaluru by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Mangaluru, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Mangalore Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Mangalore via Kasargode in around 12h 15m.

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