There are 6 ways to get from Alappuzha to Manipal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Alappuzha to Udupitrain 12217 / ...
11h 28m₹426–2,454Bus
- Take the bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hubbus
- Take the bus from Ernakulam Vytila to Manipalbus
13h 42m₹1,170–1,643Drive 515.5 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Manipalcar 515.5 km
7h 58m₹5,852–8,453Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Manipaltaxi 515.5 km
7h 58m₹11,000–14,000Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane COK - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
10h₹6,683–14,680Train, bus
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Mangaloretrain 16604 / ...
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
12h 42m₹762–4,129
Alappuzha to Manipal by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Manipal is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,500 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Manipal is to drive which takes 7h 58m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Manipal via Ernakulam Vytila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Udupi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Alappuzha and Manipal is 541 km. The road distance is 515.5 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs ₹420 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Alappuzha to Manipal, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Manipal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Alappuzha station.
Alappuzha to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Manipal is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs ₹420 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700 and takes 13h 42m.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Manipal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Alappuzha to Udupi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alappuzha to Manipal via Vytilla Hub and Ernakulam Vytila in around 13h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Alappuzha to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Alappuzha to Vytilla Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Manipal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Vytilla Hub station.
Alappuzha to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Manipal is 516 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Alappuzha to Manipal.
There are 318+ hotels available in Manipal.