How to travel from Indore to Mangalore, India

The distance between Indore and Mangalore is around 1,234km (767 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Indore to Mangalore by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MangaloreIndore if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Indore (IDR) to Mangalore (IXE).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,150($115)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Mangalore Jn.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,115($14)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Mumbai Borivali and then to Mangaluru VRL Main Office PVS Kodiyal Bail.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,185($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mangalore.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Distance1,316km (818 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Indore and Mangalore

There are several options for getting from Indore to Mangalore by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,150 ($115).

The distance between Indore and Mangalore is around 1,234km (767 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,101km (684 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Indore and Mangalore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Indore to Mangalore is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₹9,150 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Indore and Mangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,115 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Indore and Mangalore. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Indore to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mangalore Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Indian Railways run train services between Indore and Mangalore. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 5h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Indore and Mangalore. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Indore to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mumbai Borivali. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Purple Bus and Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Indore and Mangalore. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Indore and Mangalore. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) and arrive at Mangalore (IXE) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Indore to Mangalore. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Indore to Mangalore typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Indore (IDR) and and arrive into Mangalore (IXE).

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 Indore and Mangalore. The distance is around 1,316km (818 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Indore to Mangalore is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₹9,150 ($115).

How do I get from Indore to Mangalore

Compare travel optionsbetween Indore and Mangalore

Transport options from Indore to Mangalore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
₹9,150($115)
every 20 mins1,234km (767 miles)
Train
1 day 5h
₹1,115($14)
once a week1,673km (1,039 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
₹3,185($40)
twice daily1,501km (933 miles)
Drive
18h 50m
₹12,415($155)
on demand1,316km (818 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