There are 5 ways to get from Kochi to Kārkala by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
- Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Kārkalataxi
4h 39m₹7,567–16,560Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Udupitrain 10216 / ...
10h 47m₹1,395–3,572Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Manipalbus
12h 38m₹2,176–2,903Drive 457.3 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kārkalacar 457.3 km
7h 17m₹5,118–7,393Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kochi to Kārkalataxi 457.3 km
7h 17m₹10,000–12,000
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kārkala is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,600 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kārkala is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kārkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Manipal via Aluva Bypass Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Kārkala. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Udupi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Kochi and Kārkala is 435 km. The road distance is 457.3 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kārkala without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Kochi to Kārkala, including transfers.
Kochi to Kārkala bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Aluva Bypass Junction station.
Kochi to Kārkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kārkala is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹2,100 - ₹2,900 and takes 12h 38m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kārkala, Karnātaka, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Udupi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Manipal twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–1,500 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Aluva Bypass Junction to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–12,000
Genuine Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 48 50 22 48
- Website
- genuinetaxi.in
Mangalore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 98 45 79 82 34
- Website
- mangaloretaxi.com
Sri Kateel Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 4 2 48 53 34
- Website
- srikateeltravels.com
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kochi to Kārkala bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Manipal station.
Kochi to Kārkala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kārkala is 457 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Kochi to Kārkala.
There are 16+ hotels available in Kārkala.







