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How to get fromManipal to Kerala backwatersby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manipal to Kerala backwaters by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Udupi to Ernakulam Towntrain train 12201 / ...
    2. Walk from Ernakulam Town to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    8h 46m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Ernakulam Vytilabus bus
    2. Walk from Ernakulam Vytila to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    11h 4m

  3. Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly, travel

    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. Walk from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    5h 56m

  4. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Tripunituratrain train
    3. Walk from Tripunitura to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    12h 1m

  5. Bus, travel via Kalamassery

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Kalamasserybus bus
    2. Walk from Tripunithura to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    12h 45m

  6. Bus, train to Kannur International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Kannurtrain train
    3. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CNN - COK
    4. Walk from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    6h 41m

  7. Bus, train to Calicut International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Kozhikkodetrain train
    3. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CCJ - COK
    4. Walk from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kerala backwatersunknown unknown
    7h 49m

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,390Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 495.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Manipal, India and Kerala backwaters, Kerala, India?

There is no direct connection from Manipal to Kerala backwaters. However, you can take the taxi to Udupi, take the train to Ernakulam Town, then travel to Kerala backwaters. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal to Kerala backwaters via Ernakulam Vytila in around 11h 4m.

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