How to travel from Tiruchchirāppalli to Mangalore, India

The distance between Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore is around 584km (363 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 Tiruchchirāppalli to Mangalore by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) to Mangalore (IXE).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹10,265($130)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Shanti Nagar Bengaluru and then to Mangalaru.

  • Duration13h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,670($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Mangalore.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Mangalore.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance584km (363 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore

There are several options for getting from Tiruchchirāppalli to Mangalore by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 17h 10m. 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 ₹10,265 ($130).

The distance between Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (297 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tiruchchirāppalli to Mangalore is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₹10,265 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore. It typically takes around 17h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tiruchchirāppalli to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mangalore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 10m, 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 Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore. It typically takes around 13h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tiruchchirāppalli to Mangalore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shanti Nagar Bengaluru, Rashtreeya Vidhyalaya Road, Majestic and Mangalaru. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 5m.

SETC and KSRTC run regular bus services between Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 13h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore. Flights depart from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) and arrive at Mangalore (IXE) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

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

The flight from Tiruchchirāppalli to Mangalore typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) 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 Tiruchchirāppalli and Mangalore. The distance is around 584km (363 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tiruchchirāppalli to Mangalore is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₹10,265 ($130).

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Transport options from Tiruchchirāppalli to Mangalore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
₹10,265($130)
on demand880km (547 miles)
Bus
13h 5m
₹1,670($21)
every 2 hours704km (437 miles)
Train
17h 10m
₹555($7)
once daily652km (405 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
₹5,490($69)
on demand584km (363 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