There are 6 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manali by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Trivandrum, line 595 bus
best- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
- Take the bus from I.T.C. to M.F.Lbus
4h 32m₹7,623–15,864Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Egmoretrain 20636 / ...
15h 21m₹739–4,188Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
15h 50m₹867–4,923Drive 719.8 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Manalicar 719.8 km
11h 12m₹8,046–11,622Train to Tuticorin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Maniyachchi Jntrain
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
8h 59m₹8,345–17,773Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedubus FlixBus IN5530
18h 13m₹1,079–3,694
Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manali is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹4,200 and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manali is to fly and line 595 bus which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Manali. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram and arriving at M.F.L. via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Manali. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Wimco Nagar Metro via Chennai Egmore and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Manali is 673 km. The road distance is 719.8 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manali without a car is to train which takes 15h 21m and costs ₹700 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manali, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Manali bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Thiruvananthapuram station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Manali is to train which takes 15h 21m and costs ₹700 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, which costs ₹850 - ₹5,000 and takes 15h 50m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 14h. Alternatively, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai every 4 hours, and the journey takes 13h 55m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Maniyachchi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from I.T.C. to M.F.L
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,700
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvananthapuram to Manali bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Manali is 720 km. It takes approximately 11h 12m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Manali.
There are 820+ hotels available in Manali.