There are 6 ways to get from Mankara to Kottayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kottayambus
3h 54m₹1,106–2,639Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mankarai to Thrisurtrain 06797
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kottayamtrain 16325 / ...
5h 59m₹278–2,186Train via Aluva
- Take the train from Mankarai to Aluvatrain 06797
- Take the train from Aluva to Kottayamtrain 16344 / ...
4h 42m₹279–2,239Drive 182.6 km
- Drive from Mankara to Kottayamcar 182.6 km
2h 42m₹2,048–2,959Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mankara to Kottayamtaxi 182.6 km
2h 42m₹4,000–4,800Train, bus
- Take the train from Mankarai to Thrisurtrain 06797
- Take the bus from Thissur to Kottayambus
5h 8m₹288–1,366
Mankara to Kottayam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mankara to Kottayam is to train and bus which costs ₹280 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mankara to Kottayam is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mankara to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mankara to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Mankarai and arriving at Kottayam via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Mankara and Kottayam is 231 km. The road distance is 182.6 km.
The best way to get from Mankara to Kottayam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Mankara to Kottayam, including transfers.
Mankara to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Palakkad station.
Mankara to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mankarai station.
The best way to get from Mankara to Kottayam is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can train via Aluva, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,300 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Mankara, Kerala, India and Kottayam, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Palakkad to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹650–2,100 and the journey takes 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mankarai to Kottayam via Aluva in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mankarai to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Aluva to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Mankarai to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Mankarai to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thrisur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Palakkad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thissur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–380
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹240–380
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mankara to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kottayam station.
Mankara to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mankara to Kottayam is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Mankara to Kottayam.
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