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

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

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    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
    6h 4m
    ₹6,922–15,729

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aluva to Udupitrain train 10216 / ...
    11h 48m
    ₹431–2,363

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Chalakudybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Manipalbus bus
    12h 4m
    ₹1,157–1,629

  4. Drive  477.3 km

    1. Drive from Kothamangalam to Manipalcar car 477.3 km
    7h 27m
    ₹5,342–7,716

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Manipaltaxi taxi 477.3 km
    7h 27m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aluva to Mangaloretrain train 16604 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    12h 57m
    ₹769–4,111

  7. Bus via Kozhikode

    1. Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Kozhikodebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Calicut to Manipalbus bus
    14h 5m
    ₹1,045–2,524

Kothamangalam to Manipal by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹769Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 444.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Manipal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Udupi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Manipal via Chalakudy in around 12h 4m.

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