| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +7h 43m | $100.36 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +7h 43m | $138.14 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Sedan | Any time | +7h 43m | $100.47 | |
Train | Indian Railways | CC - AC Chair Class | 05:00 | 15:25 | $6.86 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2S - Second Sitting Class | 05:00 | 15:25 | $1.96 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 10:30 | 18:55 | $12.25 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 10:30 | 18:55 | $8.85 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 10:30 | 18:55 | $3.48 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 18:15 | 04:22 | $11.78 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 18:15 | 04:22 | $8.38 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 18:15 | 04:22 | $3.17 | |
Bus | Ubc Travels | AC Seater | 19:00 | 07:45 | $10.99 | |
Bus | Ubc Travels | AC Seater | 19:45 | 07:45 | $10.99 | |
Bus | Adrin Travels | AC Seater | 20:00 | 08:00 | $10.99 | |
Bus | Kallada Travels | AC Sleeper | 20:30 | 07:55 | $15.38 |
Travelling between Mangalore and Kottayam is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 16.92 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.09.
It can take you anywhere between 10 and 13 hours to travel between Mangalore and Kottayam depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Mangalore and Kottayam. Train will bring you to your destination in 9h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 30m to reach Kottayam.
Travelling between Mangalore and Kottayam can be as cheap as USD 12.09 if you opt for a Ubc Travels bus and as expensive as USD 16.92 if you buy a Kallada Travels Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mangalore to Kottayam.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Kallada Travels, Ubc Travels
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $12 |
| Fastest Transport | 9h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:20 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 479 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways, Kallada Travels, Ubc Travels |