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

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There are 9 ways to get from Mangaluru to Pāla by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Kottayamtrain train 12201 / ...
    8h 42m
    ₹1,243–3,360

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Thrisurtrain train 12618 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Palabus bus
    10h 36m
    ₹638–4,200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mangalore to Kannurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kannur to Muvattupuzhabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Muvattupuzha to Palabus bus
    11h 30m

  4. Drive  458.1 km

    1. Drive from Mangaluru to Pālacar car 458.1 km
    7h 11m
    ₹5,180–7,482

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Pālataxi taxi 458.1 km
    7h 11m
    ₹10,000–12,000

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    2. Take the bus from Perumbavoor to Palabus bus
    5h 40m
    ₹6,878–14,140

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kannurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Thrisurtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Thrissur to Palabus bus
    12h 43m

  8. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trichur to Palabus bus
    13h 1m

  9. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane IXE - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kottayamtrain train
    6h 38m
    ₹6,084–31,510

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,666Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Pāla, Kerala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore Jn to Kottayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mangalore to Pala via Kannur and Muvattupuzha in around 11h 30m.

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