There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Kozhikode by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Kozhikkodetrain 20631 / ...
4h 53m₹661–3,423Train
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Kozhikkodetrain 16345 / ...
5h 8m₹335–1,848Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal to Calicutbus
7h 43m₹800–2,200Drive 290.6 km
- Drive from Manipal to Kozhikodecar 290.6 km
4h 30m₹3,260–4,709Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Kozhikodetaxi 290.6 km
4h 30m₹6,500–8,000Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane IXE - CCJ
5h 59mBus via Mangaluru
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus Manipal, Karnataka - Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Kozhikode, Keralabus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Kozhikode, Kerala
8h 25mTaxi to Shivamogga, fly
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane RQY - CCJ
6h 53m₹8,908–23,682
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Kozhikode is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Kozhikode is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manipal and arriving at Calicut. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Kozhikode. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Kozhikkode via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Manipal and Kozhikode is 287 km. The road distance is 290.6 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Kozhikode without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Manipal to Kozhikode, including transfers.
Manipal to Kozhikode bus services, operated by Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt Ltd, depart from Manipal, Karnataka station.
Manipal to Kozhikode train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Kozhikode is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹1,900 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Kozhikode, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Manipal to Calicut once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Kozhikkode every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–22,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Calicut International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–16,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–25,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–16,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Calicut International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Udupi to Kozhikkode
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Manipal to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Manipal to Calicut
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Kozhikode bus services, operated by Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt Ltd, arrive at Mangaluru, Karnataka station.
Manipal to Kozhikode train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kozhikkode station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Kozhikode is 291 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Manipal to Kozhikode.
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