The distance between Kochi and Mangalore is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kochi to Mangalore by taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mangalore → Kochi if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Mangalore.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Kochi to Mangalore by taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi which costs around ₹13,530 ($170) and will take around 6h 30m.
The distance between Kochi and Mangalore is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Kochi and Mangalore by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kochi to Mangalore is to take a taxi which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ₹13,530 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Kochi and Mangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi which will typically cost around ₹13,530 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kochi and Mangalore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mangalore. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kochi and Mangalore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mangalore. instead which will take 6h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kochi to Mangalore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mangalore. instead which will take 6h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kochi and Mangalore. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kochi to Mangalore is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ₹13,530 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | 6h 30m | ₹13,530($170) | on demand | 415km (258 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | ₹3,900($49) | on demand | 415km (258 miles) |
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