There are 6 ways to get from Mangalore to Cherai Beach by plane, train, bus, night train, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Mangalore (IXE) to Kochi (COK)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Mangalore to Kodungalloor
4 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Mangalore Jn to Aluva
Night train
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Take the night train from Mangalore Jn to Aluva
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Mangalore to Cherai Beach
Drive
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Drive from Mangalore to Cherai Beach
Mangalore (IXE) to Kochi (COK) flights
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Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mangalore to Cherai Beach is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 17m.
The quickest way to get from Mangalore to Cherai Beach is to fly which costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000 and takes 3h 38m.
The distance between Mangalore and Cherai Beach is 341 km. The road distance is 388.1 km.
The best way to get from Mangalore to Cherai Beach without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Mangalore to Cherai Beach, including transfers.
The best way to get from Mangalore to Cherai Beach is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 10m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 17m.
There is no direct flight from Mangalore Airport to Kochi Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 5m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Mangalore to Cherai Beach is 388 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Mangalore to Cherai Beach.
Air India Limited and IndiGo Airlines offer flights from Mangalore Airport to Kochi Airport.
There are 177+ hotels available in Cherai Beach. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.

- Distance: 340.6 km
- Duration: 3h 38m
What companies run services between Mangalore, India and Cherai Beach, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited and two other airlines fly from Mangalore to Cherai Beach every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore Jn to Aluva 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹230 - ₹1,200 and the journey takes 7h 38m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Mangalore to Kochi via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200 - ₹16,000
Flights from Mangalore to Kochi via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200 - ₹16,000
Flights from Mangalore to Kochi via Bengaluru, Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200 - ₹16,000

- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Mangalore to Kochi via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000 - ₹40,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Mangalore Jn to Aluva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230 - ₹1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230 - ₹290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200

- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- online.keralartc.com
Bus from Mangalore to Kodungalloor
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380 - ₹750
- Schedules at
- online.keralartc.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000 - ₹13,000
Sri Kateel Travels
- Phone
- +91 84 48 44 49 68
- Website
- srikateeltravels.com
Mangalore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 98 45 79 82 34
- Website
- mangaloretaxiservices.com
Genuine Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 48 50 22 48
- Website
- genuinetaxi.in
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The best way to get from Mangalore to Mangalore Airport is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ₹270 - ₹330.