There are 6 ways to get from Manipal to Palakkad by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Udupi to Palakkadtrain 22629 / ...
6h 58m₹385–2,148Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal to Kannurbus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Palakkadbus
12h 12mDrive 411.2 km
- Drive from Manipal to Palakkadcar 411.2 km
6h 17m₹4,625–6,681Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Palakkadtaxi 411.2 km
6h 17m₹9,000–11,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane IXE - CCJ
- Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain
8h 48mBus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Palakkadtrain 22609 / ...
8h 7m₹711–3,723
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹380 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Palakkad is to drive which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Manipal and arriving at Palakkad via Kannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Palakkad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Manipal and Palakkad is 419 km. The road distance is 411.2 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Palakkad without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Manipal to Palakkad, including transfers.
Manipal to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, depart from Manipal station.
Manipal to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Palakkad is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Palakkad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Palakkad 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal to Palakkad via Kannur in around 12h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–21,000
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
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–16,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Calicut International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Calicut International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udupi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Parpanangadi to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Mangalore to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Manipal to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kannur to Palakkad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–360
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Palakkad bus services, operated by Kohinoor Travels, arrive at Kannur station.
Manipal to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Palakkad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Palakkad is 411 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Manipal to Palakkad.
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