There are 7 ways to get from Ernākulam to Manipal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Udupitrain 12202 / ...
9h 26m₹403–2,284Bus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam to Manipalbus
11h 5m₹1,000–2,400Drive 460.7 km
- Drive from Ernākulam to Manipalcar 460.7 km
7h 13m₹5,157–7,448Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ernākulam to Manipaltaxi 460.7 km
7h 13m₹10,000–12,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
6h 1m₹6,853–15,647Bus via Edapally
- Take the bus from Edapally to Manipalbus
11h 52m₹1,122–1,529Train, bus
- Take the train from Ernakulam Town to Mangaloretrain 16347 / ...
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
12h 40m₹740–3,964
Ernākulam to Manipal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ernākulam to Manipal is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Ernākulam to Manipal is to fly and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Manipal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Ernākulam to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Town and arriving at Udupi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
The distance between Ernākulam and Manipal is 479 km. The road distance is 460.7 km.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs ₹400 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Ernākulam to Manipal, including transfers.
Ernākulam to Manipal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Ernakulam station.
Ernākulam to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Town station.
The best way to get from Ernākulam to Manipal is to train which takes 9h 26m and costs ₹400 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,400 and takes 11h 5m.
What companies run services between Ernākulam, India and Manipal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Town to Udupi once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 23m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Ernakulam to Manipal twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–2,400 and the journey takes 11h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Town to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Ernakulam Town to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Ernakulam to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–2,400
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,000–2,300
Bus from Mangalore to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Edapally to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–12,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Ernākulam to Manipal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Manipal station.
Ernākulam to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ernākulam to Manipal is 461 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Ernākulam to Manipal.
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