How to travel from Kochi to Mangalore, India

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.

2 routes found

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.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Mangalore.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹13,530($170)
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Kerala Tourist Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Mangalore.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kochi and Mangalore

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Kochi to Mangalore

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Transport options from Kochi to Mangalore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi
6h 30m
₹13,530($170)
on demand415km (258 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
₹3,900($49)
on demand415km (258 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