There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Kumarakom by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Udupi to Kottayamtrain 12201 / ...
10h 7m₹845–2,948Bus via Kochi
- Take the bus from Manipal to Ernakulam Vytilabus
13h 1m₹1,727–3,996Drive 508.9 km
- Drive from Manipal to Kumarakomcar 508.9 km
7h 49m₹5,709–8,246Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Kumarakomtaxi 508.9 km
7h 49m₹11,000–14,000Bus, 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
9h 15mBus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Kottayamtrain 16348 / ...
12h 43m₹1,181–4,623Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayambus
14h 58m₹1,500–2,978Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train
- 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 Kottayamtrain
9h 23m
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Kumarakom is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,000 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Kumarakom is to drive which takes 7h 49m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Manipal and arriving at Cherthala via Vytilla Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Kumarakom. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Manipal and Kumarakom is 552 km. The road distance is 508.9 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Kumarakom without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Manipal to Kumarakom, including transfers.
Manipal to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Manipal station.
Manipal to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Kumarakom is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kochi, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,000 and takes 13h 1m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Kumarakom, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Manipal to Ernakulam Vytila twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–1,500 and the journey takes 10h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–20,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–20,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udupi to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Mangalore to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Manipal to Ernakulam Vytila
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Manipal to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Manipal to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,400
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹950–2,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Chalakuddy to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Kumarakom bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Ernakulam Vytila station.
Manipal to Kumarakom train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Kumarakom is 509 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Manipal to Kumarakom.
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