There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Udupi to Ernakulam Jntrain 10215 / ...
9h 51m₹405–2,348Bus via Aluva Bypass Junction
- Take the bus from Manipal to Aluva Bypass Junctionbus
11h 15m₹1,210–1,541Drive 469.7 km
- Drive from Manipal to Kochicar 469.7 km
7h 21m₹5,307–7,665Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Kochitaxi 469.7 km
7h 21m₹10,000–13,000Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane IXE - COK
7h 27mBus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jntrain 16603 / ...
10h 40m₹741–3,923Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal to Kalamasserybus
12h 14m₹1,088–2,383Bus, train to Kannur International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Kannurtrain
- Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane CNN - COK
9h 18m₹6,636–18,343
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Kochi is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Kochi is to drive which takes 7h 21m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Manipal and arriving at Ernakulam via Aluva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Kochi. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Ernakulam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
The distance between Manipal and Kochi is 483 km. The road distance is 469.7 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Kochi without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs ₹400 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Manipal to Kochi, including transfers.
Manipal to Kochi bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Manipal station.
Manipal to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Kochi is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs ₹400 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Aluva Bypass Junction, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,600 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Kochi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Ernakulam Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 48m. Alternatively, Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Manipal to Aluva Bypass Junction twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–1,500 and the journey takes 10h 24m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- 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
Flights from Kannur International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–12,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udupi to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Mangalore to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Manipal to Aluva Bypass Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Kochi bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Aluva Bypass Junction station.
Manipal to Kochi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ernakulam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Kochi is 470 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Manipal to Kochi.
There are 1235+ hotels available in Kochi.







