There are 5 ways to get from Mangaluru to Vatakara by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mangalore to Vadakaratrain 06126 / ...
2h 56m₹390–1,560Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Mangalore to Kannurbus
- Take the train from Kannur to Vadakaratrain 02198 / ...
4h 21m₹317–1,223Drive 184.1 km
- Drive from Mangaluru to Vatakaracar 184.1 km
2h 54m₹2,058–2,972Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Vatakarataxi 184.1 km
2h 54m₹4,200–5,000Bus
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Kannurbus
- Take the bus from Kannur to Vadakarabus
4h 45m₹647–2,173
Mangaluru to Vatakara by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mangaluru to Vatakara is to bus and train which costs ₹310 - ₹1,300 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Mangaluru to Vatakara is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mangaluru to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Mangalore and arriving at Vadakara via Kannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Mangaluru to Vatakara. However, there are services departing from Mangalore and arriving at Vadakara via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Mangaluru and Vatakara is 183 km. The road distance is 184.1 km.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Vatakara without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Mangaluru to Vatakara, including transfers.
Mangaluru to Vatakara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Mangalore station.
Mangaluru to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mangalore station.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Vatakara is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Vatakara, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mangalore to Vadakara hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mangalore to Vadakara via Kannur in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kannur to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- rsnksrtc@kerala.gov.in
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mangalore to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mangalore to Kannur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–280
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kannur to Vadakara
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,900
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,000
Genuine Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 48 50 22 48
- Website
- genuinetaxi.in
Mangalore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 98 45 79 82 34
- Website
- mangaloretaxi.com
Sri Kateel Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 4 2 48 53 34
- Website
- srikateeltravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mangaluru to Vatakara bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kannur station.
Mangaluru to Vatakara train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vadakara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mangaluru to Vatakara is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Mangaluru to Vatakara.
There are 37+ hotels available in Vatakara.