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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manipal to Palakkad 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 Palakkadtrain train 22609 / ...
    8h 7m
    ₹711–3,723

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Palakkadtrain train 02198 / ...
    8h 38m
    ₹385–2,148

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Kannurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kannur to Palakkadbus bus
    12h 12m

  4. Drive 411.2 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Palakkadcar car 411.2 km
    6h 17m
    ₹4,599–6,643

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Palakkadtaxi taxi 411.2 km
    6h 17m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  6. Bus, fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane IXE - CCJ
    3. Take the train from Parpanangadi to Palakkadtrain train
    8h 48m

  7. Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane IXE - CJB
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Palakkadbus bus
    10h 26m

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,592Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 418.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Manipal to Palakkad via Kannur in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Palakkad 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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