There are 7 ways to get from Kozhikode to Manipal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Udupitrain 02197 / ...
5h 53m₹332–1,758Bus
- Take the bus from Calicut to Manipalbus
6h 50m₹800–2,200Drive 289.7 km
- Drive from Kozhikode to Manipalcar 289.7 km
4h 31m₹3,244–4,685Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kozhikode to Manipaltaxi 289.7 km
4h 31m₹6,500–8,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Calicut International Airport (CCJ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane CCJ - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
5h 51m₹9,212–13,481Train, bus
- Take the train from Kozhikkode to Mangaloretrain 16347 / ...
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
7h 40m₹668–3,433Bus via Thalassery
- Take the bus from Kozhikode to Thalasserybus
- Take the bus from Thalassery to Manipalbus
7h 46m
Kozhikode to Manipal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kozhikode to Manipal is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kozhikode to Manipal is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calicut and arriving at Manipal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kozhikode to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Kozhikkode and arriving at Udupi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Kozhikode and Manipal is 288 km. The road distance is 289.7 km.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹330 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Kozhikode to Manipal, including transfers.
Kozhikode to Manipal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Calicut station.
Kozhikode to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kozhikkode station.
The best way to get from Kozhikode to Manipal is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹330 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Kozhikode, India and Manipal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kozhikkode to Udupi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Calicut to Manipal twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,200 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–21,000
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Calicut International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kozhikkode to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
Train from Kozhikkode to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Calicut to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,200
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mangalore to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Kozhikode to Thalassery
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹80–160
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 9483992779
- kohinoorbus4u@gmail.om
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
Bus from Thalassery to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kohinoor Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
Fastway Travels
- Phone
- +91 90 37 44 40 07
- Website
- fastwaytravels.com
Jaithram Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 45 30 45 52
- Website
- jaithramcabs.in
Smart Taxi
- Phone
- +91 98 95 05 35 65
- Website
- smarttaxiservice.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kozhikode to Manipal bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Manipal station.
Kozhikode to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kozhikode to Manipal is 290 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Kozhikode to Manipal.
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