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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    4h 2m
    ₹6,703–15,540

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jntrain train 16603 / ...
    8h 30m
    ₹790–2,640

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Chalakudybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus bus
    10h 7m
    ₹830–1,720

  4. Drive  413.1 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Kochicar car 413.1 km
    6h 34m
    ₹4,018–5,804

  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 to Kozhikodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode to Chalakkudibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus bus
    10h 16m

  7. Train via Surathkal

    1. Take the train from Surathkal to Ernakulam Jntrain train 16337
    12h 15m
    ₹927–2,961

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,883Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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