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How to get fromKothamangalam to Manipalby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Manipal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Aluva to Udupitrain train 12617 / ...
    11h 30m
    ₹431–2,363

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Chalakudybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Manipalbus bus
    12h 4m
    ₹1,157–1,629

  3. Drive 477.7 km

    1. Drive from Kothamangalam to Manipalcar car 477.7 km
    7h 27m
    ₹5,359–7,741

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Manipaltaxi taxi 477.7 km
    7h 27m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Fly to Bajpe Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    9h 44m
    ₹7,051–13,753

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aluva to Mangaloretrain train 16604 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    13h 8m
    ₹769–4,111

  7. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kozhikodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calicut to Manipalbus bus
    14h 49m
    ₹1,045–2,524

  8. Fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane COK - CNN
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Udupitrain train
    10h 46m
    ₹5,191–14,823

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,644Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 497.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Udupi 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Manipal via Chalakudy in around 12h 4m.

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