There are 8 ways to get from Mangaluru to Vattakanal by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Vattakanaltaxi
9h 58m₹1,243–4,110Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Palani, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the taxi from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Vattakanaltaxi
14h 41mDrive 521.7 km
- Drive from Mangaluru to Vattakanalcar 521.7 km
8h 28m₹5,882–8,496Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Vattakanaltaxi 521.7 km
8h 28m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane IXE - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Vattakanaltaxi
8h 47m₹6,343–16,730Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kannurbus
- Take the train from Kannur to Palakkadtrain
- Take the train from Palakkad to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Vattakanaltaxi
13h 11mBus
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kodaikanalbus
17h 30mFly to Madurai, train, taxi
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Madurai (IXM)plane IXE - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain
- Take the taxi from Teni to Vattakanaltaxi
10h 13m₹11,868–18,175
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mangaluru to Vattakanal is to train and taxi which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200 and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Mangaluru to Vattakanal is to drive which takes 8h 28m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mangaluru to Vattakanal. However, there are services departing from Mangaluru, Karnataka and arriving at Kodaikanal via St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital and Shanthi Nagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
The distance between Mangaluru and Vattakanal is 546 km. The road distance is 521.7 km.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Vattakanal without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 58m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Mangaluru to Vattakanal, including transfers.
Mangaluru to Vattakanal bus services, operated by Sugama Tourist Route No - Y, depart from Mangaluru, Karnataka station.
Mangaluru to Vattakanal bus services, operated by Sugama Tourist Route No - Y, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mangaluru to Vattakanal is 522 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Mangaluru to Vattakanal.
There are 19+ hotels available in Vattakanal.
What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Vattakanal, India?
You can take a bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Vattakanal via Bangalore, Karnataka, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Shanthinagara Bus Station, Shanthi Nagar, and Kodaikanal in around 17h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore Jn to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Kannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Palakkad to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- samtourist.com
Bus from Shanthi Nagar to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://www.samtourist.com/
- Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹1,300–3,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–14,000
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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