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How to get fromPalakkad to Manipalby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Palakkad to Manipal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Mangaloretrain train 22610 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    8h 45m
    ₹717–3,794

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Udupitrain train 02197 / ...
    9h 8m
    ₹382–2,131

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Kannurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kannur to Manipalbus bus
    11h 53m

  4. Drive  411.4 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Manipalcar car 411.4 km
    6h 20m
    ₹4,606–6,653

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Manipaltaxi taxi 411.4 km
    6h 20m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  6. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    7h 6m
    ₹8,457–17,543

  7. Train to Calicut International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Palakkad to Parpanangaditrain train
    2. Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane CCJ - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    8h 27m
    ₹6,696–23,444

  8. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Palakkad - Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - L&T Toll Gatebus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane CJB - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    8h 38m
    ₹6,164–14,987

Palakkad to Manipal by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹717Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Palakkad to Manipal via Kannur in around 11h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Palakkad to Udupi 5 times a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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