There are 7 ways to get from Mangaluru to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jntrain 16603 / ...
8h 30m₹790–2,640Bus
- Take the bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Chalakudybus
- Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus
10h 7m₹828–1,720Drive 413.1 km
- Drive from Mangaluru to Kochicar 413.1 km
6h 34m₹4,715–6,811Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Kochitaxi 413.1 km
6h 34m₹9,000–11,000Fly
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXE - COK
5h 27m₹6,618–14,740Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kannurbus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Kannur
- Take the train from Kannur to Ernakulam Jntrain 12618 / ...
11h 15mBus via Kozhikode
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Kozhikode, Kerala
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Aluva, Keralabus Kozhikode, Kerala - Aluva, Kerala
12h 1m
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mangaluru to Kochi is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹1,800 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Mangaluru to Kochi is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mangaluru to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug and arriving at Ernakulam via Chalakudy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Mangaluru to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Mangalore and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
The distance between Mangaluru and Kochi is 432 km. The road distance is 413.1 km.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Mangaluru to Kochi, including transfers.
Mangaluru to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug station.
Mangaluru to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mangalore station.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Kochi is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,800 and takes 10h 7m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 5h 27m.
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 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Kochi via Chalakudy and Ernakulam in around 10h 7m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Kannur to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mangalore Bejai Lalbaug to Chalakudy
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,300
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹55–130
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Mangaluru to Kochi bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Chalakudy station.
Mangaluru to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mangaluru to Kochi is 413 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Mangaluru to Kochi.
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