There are 7 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Vaikomtrain 12625 / ...
3h 36m₹925–2,281Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain 22503 / ...
- Take the bus from Kottayam to Koothattukulambus
4h 36m₹545–1,792Bus
- Take the bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Koothatukulambus
4h 48m₹568–995Drive 191 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkadcar 191 km
2h 55m₹1,860–2,687Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkadtaxi 191 km
2h 55m₹3,900–4,700Fly, taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane TRV - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Manakkadtaxi
3h 6m₹8,148–21,089Bus via Koothattukulam
- Take the bus from Trivandrum to Koothattukulambus
5h 3m₹588–891
Trivandrum (TRV) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal and arriving at Koothatukulam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Vaikom via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Manakkad is 216 km. The road distance is 191 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Manakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Vaikom twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation operates a bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Koothatukulam hourly. Tickets cost ₹220–600 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Vaikom
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum KSRTC Terminal to Koothatukulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–600
- Website
- KSRTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹360–600
Bus from Kottayam to Koothattukulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹40–120
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Trivandrum to Koothattukulam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–490
- Website
- KSRTC
- Seater
- ₹360–490
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,700
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Koothatukulam station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vaikom station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Manakkad.
There are 132+ hotels available in Manakkad.