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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jntrain train 20631 / ...
    7h 50m
    ₹741–3,923

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Ernakulam Jntrain train 16345 / ...
    9h 31m
    ₹405–2,348

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Aluva Bypass Junctionbus bus
    11h 15m
    ₹1,210–1,541

  4. Drive 469.7 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Kochicar car 469.7 km
    7h 21m
    ₹5,279–7,624

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Kochitaxi taxi 469.7 km
    7h 21m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly

    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
    7h 27m

  7. Bus, train to Kannur International Airport, fly

    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
    8h 13m
    ₹5,536–16,343

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: 480.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

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. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Ernakulam Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 28m.

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