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How to get fromKochi to Mangaluruby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Mangaluru by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Mangalore Jntrain train 16346 / ...
    8h 36m
    ₹825–2,672

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Thrissurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur to Kuttipurambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kuttippuram to Mangalurubus bus
    10h 51m

  3. Drive  412.3 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Mangalurucar car 412.3 km
    6h 37m
    ₹4,622–6,676

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Mangalurutaxi taxi 412.3 km
    6h 37m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  5. Fly from Cochin International Airport

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    6h 35m
    ₹6,609–13,723

  6. Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane CJB - IXE
    9h 5m
    ₹6,515–16,402

  7. Train, train to Calicut International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Shoranur Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Parpanangaditrain train
    3. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane CCJ - IXE
    11h 28m
    ₹6,355–21,542

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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 vehicle from Kochi to Mangaluru via Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kuttipuram, and Kuttippuram in around 10h 51m.

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