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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
    ₹5,234–7,560

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Fly Bajpe Airport 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
    ₹6,893–14,400

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kannurbus bus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Kannur
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Kottayamtrain train 16630 / ...
    12h 29m

  7. Bus via Thrissur

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kottayam, Keralabus bus
    13h 26m

  8. Fly Bajpe Airport 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 14m
    ₹5,384–30,660

  9. Bus to Kannur International Airport, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Mangalore to Kannurbus bus
    2. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CNN - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    9h 15m
    ₹6,237–16,533

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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