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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manipal to Kottayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Udupi to Kottayamtrain train 12201 / ...
    9h 53m
    ₹425–2,448

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Angamalybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Kottayambus bus
    12h 28m
    ₹1,287–1,626

  3. Drive 519.9 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Kottayamcar car 519.9 km
    8h
    ₹5,853–8,453

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Kottayamtaxi taxi 519.9 km
    8h
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Bus, fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    3. Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain train
    9h 20m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Kottayamtrain train 16348 / ...
    12h 30m
    ₹761–4,123

  7. Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane IXE - TRV
    3. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    9h 10m

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 539.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 53m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal to Kottayam via Angamaly in around 12h 28m.

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