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

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There are 5 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

    1. Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal to Kasaragodbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kasaragod to Mangalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    15h 37m

  3. Drive  611.5 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Mangalurucar car 611.5 km
    9h 27m
    ₹5,949–8,593

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Mangalurutaxi taxi 611.5 km
    9h 27m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  5. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Kozhikodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Mangalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    17h 57m
    ₹1,798–4,231

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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 Thiruvananthapuram KSRTC Bus Terminal to Mangaluru via Kasaragod in around 15h 37m.

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