There are 5 ways to get from Chennai 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 30m₹6,563–10,952Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain 12685 / ...
- Take the train from Mangalore to Udupitrain 12620 / ...
17h 31m₹686–4,522Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Manipal, Karnataka
15h 35m₹1,200–2,100Drive 715.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Manipalcar 715.8 km
10h 8m₹8,030–11,598Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridgebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
21h 21m₹1,172–3,542
Chennai to Manipal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Manipal is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Manipal is to fly and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
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 to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Udupi via Mangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.
The distance between Chennai and Manipal is 652 km. The road distance is 715.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Manipal without a car is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Chennai to Manipal, including transfers.
Chennai to Manipal bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Manipal is to bus which takes 15h 35m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,600 and takes 17h 31m.
What companies run services between Chennai, 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 train from Chennai Central to Manipal via Mangalore and Udupi in around 17h 31m.
- 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
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,100
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–950
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹490–950
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Manipal bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, arrive at Manipal, Karnataka station.
Chennai to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Manipal is 716 km. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Chennai to Manipal.
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