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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 56m
    ₹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, Kerala to Kozhikode, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Manipal, Karnatakabus bus
    11h 50m

  4. Drive 411.4 km

    1. Drive from Palakkad to Manipalcar car 411.4 km
    6h 20m
    ₹4,600–6,645

  5. Taxi

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

  6. 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
    10h 12m
    ₹6,696–13,444

  7. Bus via Kannur

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

  8. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Palakkad to Coimbatorebus 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
    9h 26m
    ₹5,923–16,616

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,736Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 419.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Manipal, Karnataka via Kozhikode, Kerala and Mangaluru, Karnataka in around 11h 50m. 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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