What is the cheapest way to get from Kochi to Mangaluru?

The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Mangaluru is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kochi to Mangaluru?

The fastest way to get from Kochi to Mangaluru is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kochi and Mangaluru?

No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Mangaluru. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug via Thrissur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Kochi and Mangaluru?

No, there is no direct train from Kochi to Mangaluru. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Mangalore Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Kochi to Mangaluru?

The distance between Kochi and Mangaluru is 427 km. The road distance is 412.3 km.

How do I travel from Kochi to Mangaluru without a car?

The best way to get from Kochi to Mangaluru without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,300.

How long does it take to get from Kochi to Mangaluru?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Kochi to Mangaluru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Mangaluru bus from?

Kochi to Mangaluru bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ernakulam station.

Where do I catch the Kochi to Mangaluru train from?

Kochi to Mangaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.

Train, bus or fly from Kochi to Mangaluru?

The best way to get from Kochi to Mangaluru is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹3,300 and takes 11h 26m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Kochi to Mangaluru bus arrive?

Kochi to Mangaluru bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Thrissur station.

Where does the Kochi to Mangaluru train arrive?

Kochi to Mangaluru train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore Jn station.

Can I drive from Kochi to Mangaluru?

Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Mangaluru is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Kochi to Mangaluru.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kochi to Mangaluru?

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Where can I stay near Mangaluru?

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Kochi to Mangaluru - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kochi to Mangaluru by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Mangalore Jntrain 16346 / ...
8h 25m
₹511–2,274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus
2. Take the bus from Thrissur to Mangalore Bejai Lalbaugbus
11h 26m
₹537–3,236
Drive 412.3 km
1. Drive from Kochi to Mangalurucar 412.3 km
6h 37m
₹4,667–6,740
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Mangalurutaxi 412.3 km
6h 37m
₹9,000–11,000
Fly from Cochin International Airport
1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
6h 40m
₹6,785–13,338
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kannurtrain 16346 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kannur to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus Kannur
9h 46m
Bus via Kozhikode
1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Kozhikode, Keralabus
3. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
11h 29m
Train, train to Calicut International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain
2. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Parpanangaditrain
3. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane CCJ - IXE
10h 2m
₹7,547–15,092
Train to Trivandrum, fly
1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRV - IXE
7h 41m
₹6,663–33,110

Kochi to Mangaluru by bus

14Weekly Buses

11h 26mAverage Duration

₹537Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.7 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Mangalore Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug via Thrissur in around 11h 26m.

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