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How to get fromMangaluru to Kochiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Mangaluru to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jntrain train 20631 / ...
    5h 28m
    ₹480–2,260

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kannurbus bus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Kannur
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Ernakulam Jntrain train 20631 / ...
    9h 2m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Chalakudybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus bus
    9h 58m
    ₹528–1,360

  4. Drive 413.1 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Kochicar car 413.1 km
    6h 34m
    ₹4,646–6,710

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Kochitaxi taxi 413.1 km
    6h 34m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  6. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus bus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Kozhikode, Kerala
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Aluva, Keralabus bus Kozhikode, Kerala - Aluva, Kerala
    11h 38m

  7. Fly to Cochin International Airport

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    5h 17m
    ₹6,808–13,360

  8. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane IXE - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Shoranur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Shoranur Jn to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    8h 3m
    ₹6,513–18,140

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,389Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 422.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Ernakulam via Chalakudy in around 9h 58m.

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