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How to get fromManipal to Kochiby bus, train, car, taxi or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jntrain train 20631 / ...
    7h 50m
    ₹741–3,923

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Ernakulam Jntrain train 16345 / ...
    9h 31m
    ₹397–2,338

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Chalakudybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chalakudy to Ernakulambus bus
    9h 55m
    ₹1,242–1,653

  4. Drive 471.7 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Kochicar car 471.7 km
    7h 23m
    ₹5,170–7,467

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Kochitaxi taxi 471.7 km
    7h 23m
    ₹13,000–16,000

  6. Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane IXE - COK
    8h 28m
    ₹4,577–12,849

  7. Bus, train to Kannur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Kannurtrain train
    3. Fly from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CNN - COK
    8h 14m
    ₹5,536–14,343

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,789Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Manipal to Ernakulam via Chalakudy in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Ernakulam Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 28m.

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