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How to get fromMangaluru to Kottayamby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Mangaluru to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Kottayamtrain train 12201 / ...
    8h 18m
    ₹543–2,510

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangalore to Kannurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kannur to Kottayambus bus
    10h 45m
    ₹617–923

  3. Drive  463.3 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Kottayamcar car 463.3 km
    7h 13m
    ₹5,193–7,502

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Kottayamtaxi taxi 463.3 km
    7h 13m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    2. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    7h 14m
    ₹6,393–14,400

  6. Train via Surathkal

    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Kottayamtrain train 16335
    12h 28m
    ₹647–2,681

  7. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Kozhikodebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Kottayam Baker Junctionbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    13h 15m

  8. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane IXE - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kottayamtrain train
    10h
    ₹6,243–16,260

  9. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane IXE - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    6h 19m
    ₹7,384–30,660

Mangaluru to Kottayam by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹617Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore Jn to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mangalore to Kottayam via Kannur in around 10h 45m.

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