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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Manipal by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus via FlixBus Udupi - Service Bus Stand

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kalamaserry to Udupibus bus
    7h 50m
    ₹1,154–1,761

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Udupitrain train 12617 / ...
    9h 42m
    ₹414–2,316

  3. Drive 469.3 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Manipalcar car 469.3 km
    7h 25m
    ₹5,079–7,336

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Manipaltaxi taxi 469.3 km
    7h 25m
    ₹12,000–16,000

  5. Fly to Bajpe Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane COK - IXE
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    8h 12m
    ₹4,855–12,808

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalamassery to Manipalbus bus
    13h 24m
    ₹1,032–2,441

  7. Fly to Kannur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane COK - CNN
    2. Take the train from Kannur to Udupitrain train
    9h 49m
    ₹5,205–12,288

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,206Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Kalamaserry to Udupi once daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Udupi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 39m.

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