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

The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Manipal is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Manipal is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.

Is there a direct bus between Kottayam and Manipal?

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.

Is there a direct train between Kottayam and Manipal?

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.

How far is it from Kottayam to Manipal?

The distance between Kottayam and Manipal is 539 km. The road distance is 519.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kottayam to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 10h 41m and costs ₹420 - ₹2,500.

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

It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Kottayam to Manipal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Manipal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kottayam to Manipal train from?

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

Train or bus from Kottayam to Manipal?

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.

Where does the Kottayam to Manipal bus arrive?

Kottayam to Manipal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Angamaly station.

Where does the Kottayam to Manipal train arrive?

Kottayam to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.

Can I drive from Kottayam to Manipal?

Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Manipal is 520 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Kottayam to Manipal.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kottayam to Manipal?

Book your Kottayam to Manipal bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manipal?

There are 326+ hotels available in Manipal.

Kottayam to Manipal - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

How to get fromKottayam to Manipal

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 8 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
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Udupitrain 12202 / ...
10h 41m
₹425–2,450
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kottayam to Angamalybus
2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Manipalbus
13h 14m
₹1,207–1,681
Drive 519.8 km
1. Drive from Kottayam to Manipalcar 519.8 km
8h 2m
₹5,873–8,483
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kottayam to Manipaltaxi 519.8 km
8h 2m
₹11,000–14,000
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
10h 4m
₹7,145–14,676
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Mangaloretrain 16347 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
13h 57m
₹762–4,130
Train to Trivandrum, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRV - IXE
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
9h 57m
₹6,816–21,342
Train to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kottayam to Aluvatrain
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
3. Take the train from Kannur to Udupitrain
11h 9m
₹6,385–17,746

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

48Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

₹5,041Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kottayam to Manipal.

Launch map view

Distance: 539.2 km
Duration: 10h 41m

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.

Airlines