There are 6 ways to get from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Melattur to Kayankulamtrain 16350
5h 16m₹792–2,299Train via Palakkad
cheapest- Take the train from Palghat Town to Kayankulamtrain 16344
8h 35m₹247–1,719Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Cherthalabus
- Take the bus from Chertala to Kayamkulambus
7h 16m₹352–589Drive 248.8 km
- Drive from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulamcar 248.8 km
3h 48m₹2,413–3,485Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulamtaxi 248.8 km
3h 48m₹5,500–6,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Thrissurbus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kayankulamtrain 12695 / ...
7h 13m₹307–1,879
Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹600 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam. However, there are services departing from Mannarkad and arriving at Kayamkulam via Palakkad and Chertala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam. However, there are services departing from Melattur and arriving at Kayankulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Mannarkkad and Kayamkulam is 288 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam, including transfers.
Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Palakkad station.
Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melattur station.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹600 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Mannarkkad, India and Kayamkulam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Melattur to Kayankulam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannarkad to Kayamkulam via Palakkad and Chertala in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Melattur to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Thrisur to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Palghat Town to Kayankulam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Cherthala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–310
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chertala to Kayamkulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85–160
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90–360
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Cherthala station.
Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kayankulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Mannarkkad to Kayamkulam.
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