There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Manipal by bus (Flixbus), train, car, taxi, bus, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circlebus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
8h 40m₹550–2,800Train
cheapest- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Udupitrain 16595
10h 31m₹412–2,195Drive 391.6 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Manipalcar 391.6 km
5h 41m₹4,394–6,347Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Manipaltaxi 391.6 km
5h 41m₹9,500–12,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane BLR - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
5h 37m₹4,722–8,867
Bengaluru to Manipal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Manipal is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Manipal is to bus and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹9,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bengaluru and arriving at Manipal Tiger Circle. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Chickpet and arriving at Udupi via Yasvantpur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Manipal is 391 km. The road distance is 391.6 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Manipal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800.
The bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle takes 8h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bengaluru to Manipal bus services, operated by Khamsa Travels, depart from Bengaluru station.
Bengaluru to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Yasvantpur Jn station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Manipal is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹2,200 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Manipal, India?
Khamsa Travels operates a bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle every 3 hours, and the journey takes 8h 40m. 13 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Yasvantpur Jn to Udupi once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 14m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–8,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Website
- Khamsa Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Khamsa Travels
- Website
- Varahi Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Varahi Travels
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,100
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Durgamba Travels - R No 16
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,900
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- Ullal Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ullal Holidays
- Website
- Sai Sri Balaji Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sai Sri Balaji Travels
- Website
- Sms Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sms Travels
- Website
- Perinba Vilas Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Perinba Vilas Travels
- Website
- SRP Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SRP Travels
- Phone
- 020 67186800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Purple Bus
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- Purple Bus
- Website
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 2D
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 2D
- Website
- Apoorva Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apoorva Travels
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bengaluru to Manipal bus services, operated by Khamsa Travels, arrive at Manipal Tiger Circle station.
Bengaluru to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Manipal is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Bengaluru to Manipal.
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