There are 7 ways to get from Mangaluru to Kothamangalam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXE - COK
3h 39m₹7,153–14,440Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mangalore to Kozhikodebus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Kothamangalambus
10h 45m₹545–715Train
- Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Aluvatrain 12618 / ...
9h 24m₹548–2,430Drive 420.9 km
- Drive from Mangaluru to Kothamangalamcar 420.9 km
6h 32m₹4,704–6,794Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Kothamangalamtaxi 420.9 km
6h 32m₹9,000–11,000Bus via Kozhikode
- Take the bus from Mangaluru to Kozhikodebus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Kothamangalambus
11h 58mTrain via Surathkal
- Take the train from Surathkal to Aluvatrain 16337 / ...
12h 46m₹652–2,601
Mangaluru to Kothamangalam by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mangaluru to Kothamangalam is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mangaluru to Kothamangalam is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mangaluru to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Mangalore and arriving at Kothamangalam via Kozhikode. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mangaluru to Kothamangalam. However, there are services departing from Mangalore Jn and arriving at Aluva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Mangaluru and Kothamangalam is 391 km. The road distance is 420.9 km.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Kothamangalam without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Mangaluru to Kothamangalam, including transfers.
Mangaluru to Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mangalore station.
Mangaluru to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mangalore Jn station.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Kothamangalam is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 24m, you could also bus, which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Kothamangalam, Kerala, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore Jn to Aluva 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Surathkal to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mangalore to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–390
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–330
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Kothamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–330
- Website
- KSRTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Mangaluru to Kozhikode
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- 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 Kothamangalam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kozhikode station.
Mangaluru to Kothamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mangaluru to Kothamangalam is 421 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Mangaluru to Kothamangalam.
There are 133+ hotels available in Kothamangalam.