There are 9 ways to get from Ottapalam to Manali by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
4h 24m₹7,554–12,568Train via Thirumangalam
cheapest- Take the train from Ottappalam to Chennai Egmoretrain 16160
17h 31m₹389–2,751Train
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Peramburtrain 22640 / ...
9h 32m₹639–2,790Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
12h 11mDrive 569.1 km
- Drive from Ottapalam to Manalicar 569.1 km
8h 33m₹6,372–9,204Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ottapalam to Manalitaxi 569.1 km
8h 33m₹12,000–15,000Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
5h 51m₹5,753–13,844Train to Calicut International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Parpanangaditrain
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCJ - MAA
6h 8m₹7,009–11,651Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottappalam to Ettimadaitrain
- Take the bus from Ettimadai Junction to Koyambedu-Cmbtbus
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Government Schoolbus
12h 22m₹893–4,291
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottapalam to Manali is to train via Thirumangalam which costs ₹380 - ₹2,800 and takes 17h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ottapalam to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottapalam to Manali. However, there are services departing from Palakkad and arriving at M.F.L. via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Ottapalam to Manali. However, there are services departing from Ottappalam and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Ottapalam and Manali is 668 km. The road distance is 569.1 km.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Manali without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ottapalam to Manali, including transfers.
Ottapalam to Manali bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Palakkad station.
Ottapalam to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ottappalam station.
The best way to get from Ottapalam to Manali is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 11m.
What companies run services between Ottapalam, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ottappalam to Perambur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h 21m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Palakkad to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 9h 20m. Mahadev Travels also services this route every 2 hours.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ottappalam to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Ottappalam to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ottappalam to Parpanangadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Ottappalam to Ettimadai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Ottappalam to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Palakkad to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Palakkad to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 7338873882
- jayavin2022@gmail.com
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Ettimadai Junction to Koyambedu-Cmbt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–3,200
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Seater/ Seater
- ₹1,000–3,200
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- MTC
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹13–90
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹20–28
- Deluxe Service
- ₹28–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–90
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–15,000
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Booking & Getting There
Ottapalam to Manali bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Ottapalam to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottapalam to Manali is 569 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Ottapalam to Manali.
There are 852+ hotels available in Manali.