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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Mangaluru by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    4h 40m
    ₹7,753–16,670

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Mangalore Jntrain train 22114 / ...
    8h 27m
    ₹532–2,428

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Kasargodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kasargode to Mangalorebus bus
    12h 15m
    ₹602–944

  4. Drive  463.2 km

    1. Drive from Kottayam to Mangalurucar car 463.2 km
    7h 15m
    ₹5,184–7,488

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Mangalurutaxi taxi 463.2 km
    7h 15m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Kottayam Baker Junction to Kozhikodebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Mangalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    12h 25m
    ₹838–6,375

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kottayam to Kasaragodtrain train 16347 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kasaragod to Mangalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    12h 48m
    ₹585–2,603

Kottayam to Mangaluru by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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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