How to travel from Chinnakanal to Mangalore, India

The distance between Chinnakanal and Mangalore is around 524km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chinnakanal to Mangalore by taxi, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Kochi (COK) then fly from Kochi (COK) to Mangalore (IXE).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,060($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Thrissur and then to Mangalore.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,590($20)
Operated by

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Aluva then take the train to Thrisur and then to Mangalore Jn.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,220($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mangalore.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance524km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chinnakanal and Mangalore

There are several options for getting from Chinnakanal to Mangalore by taxi, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,060 ($140).

The distance between Chinnakanal and Mangalore is around 524km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (251 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Chinnakanal and Mangalore by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chinnakanal to Mangalore is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ₹11,060 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Chinnakanal and Mangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chinnakanal and Mangalore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kochi (COK) then fly from Kochi (COK) to Mangalore (IXE). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chinnakanal and Mangalore. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chinnakanal to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Munnar, Thrissur and Kodungalloor. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Kerala State Road Transport Corporation run regular bus services between Chinnakanal and Mangalore. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chinnakanal to Mangalore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kochi (COK) then fly from Kochi (COK) to Mangalore (IXE). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Mangalore is Mangalore Airport (IXE) (IXE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Mangalore. Kannur International Airport (CNN) (CNN) and Mysore Airport (MYQ) (MYQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chinnakanal and Mangalore. The distance is around 524km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chinnakanal to Mangalore is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around ₹4,220 ($53).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chinnakanal and Mangalore

Transport options from Chinnakanal to Mangalore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
4h 35m
₹11,060($140)
on demand812km (505 miles)
Taxi to Madurai (IXM), Fly5h 20m
₹13,050($165)
on demand831km (517 miles)
Taxi to Coimbatore (CJB), Fly5h 30m
₹11,060($140)
on demand752km (467 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
₹1,590($20)
once daily541km (336 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
9h 50m
₹4,220($53)
every 4 hours540km (335 miles)
Bus and Train12h 40m
₹1,510($19)
once daily641km (398 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
₹4,935($62)
on demand524km (326 miles)

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Airports near Mangalore

The following major airports near Mangalore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

IXE
Mangalore Airport (IXE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Mangalore
CNN
Kannur International Airport (CNN)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Mangalore
MYQ
Mysore Airport (MYQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Mangalore