There are 7 ways to get from Kottayam to Manipal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Udupitrain 12202 / ...
10h 41m₹425–2,450Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Manipalbus
13h 14m₹1,207–1,681Drive 519.8 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Manipalcar 519.8 km
8h 2m₹5,933–8,570Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Manipaltaxi 519.8 km
8h 2m₹11,000–14,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
10h 4m₹6,645–15,676Bus via Kizhake Chālakudi
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Chalakuddybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Manipalbus
13h 35m₹1,074–2,498Train, bus
- Take the train from Kottayam to Mangaloretrain 16347 / ...
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
13h 46m₹762–4,130
Kottayam to Manipal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Manipal is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Manipal is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Manipal via Angamaly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Udupi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
The distance between Kottayam and Manipal is 539 km. The road distance is 519.8 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 10h 41m and costs ₹420 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Kottayam to Manipal, including transfers.
Kottayam to Manipal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Manipal is to train which takes 10h 41m and costs ₹420 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700 and takes 13h 14m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Manipal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kottayam to Udupi once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kottayam to Manipal via Angamaly in around 13h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Kottayam to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kottayam to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Chalakuddy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Manipal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.
Kottayam to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Manipal is 520 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Kottayam to Manipal.
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