There are 5 ways to get from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mangalore to Vadakaratrain 12602 / ...
3h 2m₹513–1,705Bus
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Kannurbus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Vadakarabus
4h 54m₹826–2,400Drive 189.2 km
- Drive from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakaracar 189.2 km
2h 58m₹2,124–3,068Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakarataxi 189.2 km
2h 58m₹4,300–5,500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kannurbus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Kannur
- Take the train from Kannur to Vadakaratrain 02198 / ...
5h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹1,800 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Mangalore and arriving at Vadakara via Kannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Mangalore and arriving at Vadakara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Mangalore Airport (IXE) and Vatakara is 188 km. The road distance is 189.2 km.
The best way to get from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara, including transfers.
Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mangalore station.
Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mangalore station.
The best way to get from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Mangalore Airport (IXE), India and Vatakara, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore to Vadakara hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vadakara via Mangalore and Kannur in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kannur to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mangalore to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kannur to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kannur station.
Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vadakara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Mangalore Airport (IXE) to Vatakara.
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