There are 5 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Manipal by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
5h 35m₹6,563–13,452Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain 12685 / ...
- Take the train from Mangalore to Udupitrain 12620 / ...
17h 38m₹686–4,522Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Manipal, Karnataka
15h 44m₹1,200–2,100Drive 714.6 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Manipalcar 714.6 km
10h 6m₹8,067–11,652Bus via Bengaluru (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridgebus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus FlixBus IN4520
21h 7m₹1,158–3,826
Chennai Central Station to Manipal by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Manipal is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 15h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Manipal is to fly and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Manipal, Karnataka. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Udupi via Mangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Manipal is 653 km. The road distance is 714.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Manipal without a car is to bus which takes 15h 44m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Chennai Central Station to Manipal, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Manipal bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Manipal is to bus which takes 15h 44m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,600 and takes 17h 38m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Manipal, India?
Bharathi Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnataka twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,100 and the journey takes 15h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chennai Central Station to Manipal via Chennai Central, Mangalore, and Udupi in around 17h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Mangalore to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,100
- Schedules at
- Bharathi Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Manipal bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, arrive at Manipal, Karnataka station.
Chennai Central Station to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Manipal is 715 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Manipal.
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