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There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Kochi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Udupi to Ernakulam Jntrain train 10215 / ...
    10h 3m
    ₹715–2,728

  2. Bus via Aluva Bypass Junction

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Aluva Bypass Junctionbus bus
    11h 24m
    ₹1,510–1,901

  3. Drive  469.7 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Kochicar car 469.7 km
    7h 21m
    ₹4,595–6,638

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Kochitaxi taxi 469.7 km
    7h 21m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. 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
    6h 12m
    ₹6,272–14,909

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Ernakulam Jntrain train 16603 / ...
    10h 51m
    ₹1,051–4,303

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Kalamasserybus bus
    12h 26m
    ₹1,398–2,763

  8. 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
    7h 47m
    ₹7,131–19,523

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,802Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 490.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Ernakulam Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 48m. Alternatively, Kohinoor Travels operates a bus from Manipal to Aluva Bypass Junction twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,100–1,500 and the journey takes 10h 24m.

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