There are 8 ways to get from Kayamkulam to Manipal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kayankulam to Udupitrain 12202 / ...
12h 15m₹442–2,576Bus
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Manipalbus
13h 25m₹1,100–2,500Drive 560.2 km
- Drive from Kayamkulam to Manipalcar 560.2 km
8h 41m₹6,271–9,058Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kayamkulam to Manipaltaxi 560.2 km
8h 41m₹12,000–15,000Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly to Kannur International Airport, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Kayamkulam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Mangaloretrain
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
10h 10m₹9,004–24,696Train, bus
- Take the train from Kayankulam to Mangaloretrain 16604 / ...
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
13h 30m₹778–4,251Bus via Nedumbassery
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Angamalybus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Manipalbus
14h 27m₹1,271–1,746Bus to Trivandrum, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Kayamkulam to Kaniyapurambus
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRV - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
7h 39m₹8,881–32,361
Kayamkulam to Manipal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kayamkulam to Manipal is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹2,600 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kayamkulam to Manipal is to bus and fly which takes 7h 39m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹33,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kayamkulam and arriving at Manipal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kayamkulam to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Kayankulam and arriving at Udupi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
The distance between Kayamkulam and Manipal is 585 km. The road distance is 560.2 km.
The best way to get from Kayamkulam to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 12h 15m to get from Kayamkulam to Manipal, including transfers.
Kayamkulam to Manipal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kayamkulam station.
Kayamkulam to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kayankulam station.
The best way to get from Kayamkulam to Manipal is to train which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Kayamkulam, India and Manipal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kayankulam to Udupi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 12h 12m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kayamkulam to Manipal twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,500 and the journey takes 13h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kayankulam to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Kannur to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- 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 Kayankulam to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kayamkulam to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,500
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,100–2,500
Bus from Mangalore to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mangalore to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kayamkulam to Angamaly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kayamkulam to Kaniyapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–190
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Angamaly to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–15,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kayamkulam to Manipal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Manipal station.
Kayamkulam to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kayamkulam to Manipal is 560 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Kayamkulam to Manipal.
There are 282+ hotels available in Manipal.















