There are 10 ways to get from Manali to Kerala by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 595 bus, fly to Cochin International Airport
best- Take the bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 56m₹6,102–10,921Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 12623 / ...
18h₹675–3,762Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain 20635 / ...
15h 24m₹738–4,251Bus via Central Station
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapurambus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
15h 31mDrive 728.9 km
- Drive from Manali to Thiruvananthapuramcar 728.9 km
10h 57m₹8,161–11,788Line 595 bus, fly to Calicut International Airport
- Take the bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
4h 30m₹7,002–10,771Line 595 bus, fly to Trivandrum
- Take the bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane MAA - TRV
4h 53m₹6,273–13,441Line 595 bus, fly to Kannur International Airport
- Take the bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
4h 24m₹8,152–13,421Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Thrisurtrain
6h 42m₹5,742–13,941Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Templebus FlixBus IN5530
20h 7m₹1,421–4,254
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Kerala is to bus and train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,800 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Kerala is to line 595 bus and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manali to Kerala. However, there are services departing from M.F.L. and arriving at Trivandrum via Chennai and Kesavadasapuram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Manali to Kerala. However, there are services departing from Wimco Nagar Metro and arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Central via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 24m.
The distance between Manali and Kerala is 587 km. The road distance is 728.9 km.
The best way to get from Manali to Kerala without a car is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs ₹700 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Manali to Kerala, including transfers.
Manali to Kerala bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.F.L. station.
Manali to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Manali to Kerala is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs ₹700 - ₹4,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Central Station, which costs and takes 15h 31m.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Kerala, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Thiruvananthapuram Central twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manali to Trivandrum via M.F.L., Central Station, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kesavadasapuram in around 15h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- 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 Coimbatore Jn to Thrisur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,400
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- MTC
Bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–24
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹7–11
- Express Service
- ₹10–15
- Deluxe Service
- ₹15–22
- A/C Service
- ₹11–24
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–24
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹7–11
- Express Service
- ₹10–15
- Deluxe Service
- ₹15–22
- A/C Service
- ₹11–24
Bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–24
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹7–11
- Express Service
- ₹10–15
- Deluxe Service
- ₹15–22
- A/C Service
- ₹11–24
Bus from M.F.L to I.T.C.
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–24
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹7–11
- Express Service
- ₹10–15
- Deluxe Service
- ₹15–22
- A/C Service
- ₹11–24
Bus from M.F.L. to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thiruvananthapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Trivandrum - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–3,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Manali to Kerala bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Central Station.
Manali to Kerala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Kerala is 729 km. It takes approximately 10h 57m to drive from Manali to Kerala.
There are 793+ hotels available in Kerala.