There are 7 ways to get from Manipal to Kollam by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train
best- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain
6h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Kollam Jntrain 12201 / ...
11h 16m₹455–2,748Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal to Edapallybus
- Take the bus from Edapally to Kollambus
13h 21m₹1,737–3,446Drive 597.7 km
- Drive from Manipal to Kollamcar 597.7 km
9h 16m₹6,753–9,754Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Kollamtaxi 597.7 km
9h 16m₹13,000–16,000Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXE - COK
- Take the bus from Edapally to Kollambus
9h 54mBus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Kollam Jntrain 16603 / ...
13h 17m₹791–4,323
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Kollam is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹2,800 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Kollam is to drive which takes 9h 16m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Manipal and arriving at Kollam via Edapally. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Kollam. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Kollam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Manipal and Kollam is 681 km. The road distance is 597.7 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Kollam without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Manipal to Kollam, including transfers.
Manipal to Kollam bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Manipal station.
Manipal to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Kollam is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 21m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Kollam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Kollam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal to Kollam via Edapally in around 13h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Udupi to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Mangalore to Kollam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Phone
- +91 99991 29996
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Kollam bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Edapally station.
Manipal to Kollam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kollam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Kollam is 598 km. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from Manipal to Kollam.
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