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How to get fromKerala to Manipalby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Manipal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Udupitrain train 12431 / ...
    14h 8m
    ₹481–2,864

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Trivendrum to Manipalbus bus
    17h 40m
    ₹1,100–2,600

  3. Drive  668.2 km

    1. Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Manipalcar car 668.2 km
    10h 13m
    ₹7,550–10,905

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Mangaloretrain train 16604 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    15h 31m
    ₹817–4,539

  5. Bus via Nedumbassery

    1. Take the bus from Trivandrum to Angamalybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Manipalbus bus
    17h 49m
    ₹1,400–2,350

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  • Distance: 689.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 8m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Udupi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 14h 5m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Trivendrum to Manipal once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–2,600 and the journey takes 17h 40m.

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