Dindigul to Mannadi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Mannadi, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Dindigul to Mannadi
256 km · ~5h 27m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dindigul
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near GudalurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Dindigul to Mannadi
256 km · ~5h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dindigul
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dindigul. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dindigul → Mannadi
AC Seater / Volvo · ~256 km
~5h 41m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹770
Usual tea / meal halts: Kumily (~170 km)
- Arrive in Mannadi
Mannadi, Kerala
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Dindigul to Mannadi
Nearest railway stations: Dindigul Jn for Dindigul, Sasthankotta for Mannadi.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 9h 33m in total
Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 50m wait
1 change · 10h 23m in total
Change trains at Tirunelveli — about 1h 10m wait
1 change · 10h 33m in total
Change trains at Madurai Jn — about 40m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Dindigul to Mannadi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dindigul to Mannadi is about 256 km by road, roughly 5.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 256 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,920 · Sedan ₹3,430 · SUV ₹4,500 · Innova / MUV ₹5,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹280 · AC Seater ₹460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹410 · AC Sleeper ₹590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹770
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹390 · Second AC ₹540 · First AC ₹750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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