What is the cheapest way to get from Kannur to Kārkala?

The cheapest way to get from Kannur to Kārkala is to bus and taxi which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kannur to Kārkala?

The fastest way to get from Kannur to Kārkala is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.

Is there a direct bus between Kannur and Kārkala?

No, there is no direct bus from Kannur to Kārkala. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Manipal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Kannur and Kārkala?

No, there is no direct train from Kannur to Kārkala. However, there are services departing from Kannur and arriving at Mulki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Kannur to Kārkala?

The distance between Kannur and Kārkala is 183 km. The road distance is 187.4 km.

How do I travel from Kannur to Kārkala without a car?

The best way to get from Kannur to Kārkala without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,600.

How long does it take to get from Kannur to Kārkala?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Kannur to Kārkala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kannur to Kārkala bus from?

Kannur to Kārkala bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Kannur station.

Where do I catch the Kannur to Kārkala train from?

Kannur to Kārkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kannur station.

Train or bus from Kannur to Kārkala?

The best way to get from Kannur to Kārkala is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Kannur to Kārkala bus arrive?

Kannur to Kārkala bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Manipal station.

Where does the Kannur to Kārkala train arrive?

Kannur to Kārkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mulki station.

Can I drive from Kannur to Kārkala?

Yes, the driving distance between Kannur to Kārkala is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kannur to Kārkala.

Where can I stay near Kārkala?

There are 14+ hotels available in Kārkala.

Kannur to Kārkala - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kannur to Kārkala by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Kannur to Mangalore Jntrain 12617 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Mangalore Jn to Kārkalataxi
3h 42m
₹1,256–2,589
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kannur to Mulkitrain 12789 / ...
5h 3m
₹968–2,284
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kannur to Mangalorebus
2. Take the taxi from Mangalore to Kārkalataxi
3h 45m
₹1,281–1,657
Drive 187.4 km
1. Drive from Kannur to Kārkalacar 187.4 km
2h 57m
₹2,103–3,037
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kannur to Kārkalataxi 187.4 km
2h 57m
₹4,100–5,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kannur to Manipalbus
5h 11m

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Distance: 182.5 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Kannur, India and Kārkala, Karnātaka, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kannur to Mulki 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Kannur to Manipal twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 38m.

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