There are 5 ways to get from Mannarkkad to Kottayam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ottappalam to Kottayamtrain 16344 / ...
4h 10m₹993–2,373Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mannarkad to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Kottayambus
5h 52m₹277–439Drive 207.6 km
- Drive from Mannarkkad to Kottayamcar 207.6 km
3h 5m₹2,370–3,423Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mannarkkad to Kottayamtaxi 207.6 km
3h 5m₹4,500–5,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mannarkad to Palakkadbus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Thrissurbus
- Take the train from Thrisur to Kottayamtrain
6h 14m₹287–1,679
Mannarkkad to Kottayam by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mannarkkad to Kottayam is to bus which costs ₹270 - ₹440 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Mannarkkad to Kottayam is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mannarkkad to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Mannarkad and arriving at Kottayam via Palakkad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Mannarkkad to Kottayam. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Kottayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Mannarkkad and Kottayam is 214 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Kottayam without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Mannarkkad to Kottayam, including transfers.
Mannarkkad to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mannarkad station.
Mannarkkad to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
The best way to get from Mannarkkad to Kottayam is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹270 - ₹440 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Mannarkkad, India and Kottayam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Kottayam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannarkad to Kottayam via Palakkad in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Thrisur to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mannarkad to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–320
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mannarkad to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹45–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Palakkad to Thrissur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹90–360
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Mannarkkad to Kottayam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palakkad station.
Mannarkkad to Kottayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kottayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mannarkkad to Kottayam is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Mannarkkad to Kottayam.
There are 778+ hotels available in Kottayam.