The Manipal to Ernakulam bus route covers approximately 467 kms and takes about 12 hrs 2 mins. A total of 12 direct buses operated by 9 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 16:15, and the last bus leaves at 18:50.
Major boarding points in Manipal include Bus Stand, Indrali Busstop, Kummaripalem, Tiger Circle, while common drop locations in Ernakulam are Alvvae, Athani (Ekm), Chottanikkara, Edapally, Kalamassery, North Railway Station, Others, Palarivattom, Paravoor Kavala, Thrippunithura.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), Ubc travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 800 - INR 1799.00 depending on the bus type and features.



