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How to get fromChennai to Manipalby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Manipal by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    5h 28m
    ₹6,980–11,618

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train 22651 / ...
    2. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Udupitrain train 12789
    19h 26m
    ₹684–4,530

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    15h 35m
    ₹1,200–2,100

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain train 12685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus bus
    17h 30m
    ₹916–5,272

  5. Drive  714.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Manipalcar car 714.9 km
    10h 2m
    ₹8,021–11,586

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Shivamogga, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane TIR - RQY
    3. Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Manipaltaxi taxi
    6h 42m
    ₹8,427–32,209

  7. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    16h 23m
    ₹1,019–4,054

Chennai to Manipal by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Manipal, India?

Bharathi Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circle 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 Katpadi Jn and Udupi in around 19h 26m.

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