There are 5 ways to get from Kottayam to Mannarkkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the train from Thrisur to Ottappalamtrain 16188 / ...
5h 42m₹1,076–3,140Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kottayam to Thrisurtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the bus from Thrissur to Palakkadbus
6h 58m₹271–1,460Bus
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Palakkadbus
7h 5m₹282–435Drive 206.8 km
- Drive from Kottayam to Mannarkkadcar 206.8 km
3h 5m₹2,333–3,370Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kottayam to Mannarkkadtaxi 206.8 km
3h 5m₹4,500–5,500
Kottayam to Mannarkkad by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kottayam to Mannarkkad is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹440 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kottayam to Mannarkkad is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kottayam to Mannarkkad. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Mannarkad via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kottayam to Mannarkkad. However, there are services departing from Kottayam and arriving at Ottappalam via Thrisur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Kottayam and Mannarkkad is 214 km. The road distance is 206.8 km.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Mannarkkad without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Kottayam to Mannarkkad, including transfers.
Kottayam to Mannarkkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kottayam station.
Kottayam to Mannarkkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kottayam station.
The best way to get from Kottayam to Mannarkkad is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹280 - ₹440 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Kottayam, India and Mannarkkad, India?
You can take a train from Kottayam to Mannarkkad via Thrisur and Ottappalam in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kottayam to Palakkad hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–320 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thrisur to Ottappalam
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Kottayam to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kottayam to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Thrissur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Kottayam to Mannarkkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Kottayam to Mannarkkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thrisur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kottayam to Mannarkkad is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Kottayam to Mannarkkad.
There are 44+ hotels available in Mannarkkad.








