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How to get fromChennai to Udupiby plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Udupi by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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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 Surathkal to Udupibus bus
    4h 58m
    ₹6,490–11,948

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain train 12685 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mangalore to Udupibus bus
    17h
    ₹506–3,422

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    15h 35m

  4. Drive  717.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Udupicar car 717.4 km
    10h 3m
    ₹8,040–11,614

  5. 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 Udupitaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    ₹8,527–33,309

  6. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Udupibus bus
    17h 45m
    ₹1,132–3,242

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train 22651 / ...
    2. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Udupitrain train 12789
    19h 23m
    ₹564–4,380

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circle twice daily, and the journey takes 15h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Udupi via Katpadi Jn in around 19h 23m.

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