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How to get fromManipal to Fort Kochiby train, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Udupi to Ernakulam Towntrain train 11097 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    9h 21m
    ₹547–2,539

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Palarivattom bypassbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    11h 20m
    ₹1,364–1,687

  3. Drive  474.4 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Fort Kochicar car 474.4 km
    7h 26m
    ₹5,351–7,728

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Fort Kochitaxi taxi 474.4 km
    7h 26m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    3. Take the taxi from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Fort Kochitaxi taxi
    6h 2m

  6. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jntrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    11h 15m
    ₹893–4,134

  7. Bus, car ferry via Ernakulam

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Ernakulambus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Vypin Jetty to Fort Kochi Junkar Jettycarferry car ferry
    12h 40m
    ₹1,227–2,549

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,707Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 488.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Manipal, India and Fort Kochi, India?

There is no direct connection from Manipal to Fort Kochi. However, you can take the taxi to Udupi, take the train to Ernakulam Town, drive to Vypin Jetty, take the car ferry to Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty, then drive to Fort Kochi. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal to Fort Kochi via Palarivattom bypass, Vypin Jetty, and Fort Kochi Junkar Jetty in around 11h 20m.

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