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How to get fromKerala to Mangaluruby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kerala to Mangaluru by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mangalore Jntrain train 16346 / ...
    12h 25m
    ₹587–2,841

  2. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kozhikodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus Kozhikode, Kerala - Mangaluru, Karnataka
    18h 2m

  3. Drive  611.6 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Mangalurucar car 611.6 km
    9h 26m
    ₹6,910–9,981

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Mangalurutaxi taxi 611.6 km
    9h 26m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kannurtrain train 16346 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kannur to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus Kannur
    13h 46m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Mangaluru, Karnataka
    18h 9m
    ₹1,108–2,478

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  • Distance: 632.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Kerala, India and Mangaluru, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mangalore Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 12h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Mangaluru, Karnataka via Kozhikode and Kozhikode, Kerala in around 18h 2m.

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