There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Udupi by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Bajpe Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the bus from Surathkal to Udupibus
4h 58m₹6,490–12,948Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain 12685 / ...
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Udupibus
17h₹506–3,422Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Udupi, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Udupi, Karnataka
15h 45m₹1,200–2,100Drive 717.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Udupicar 717.4 km
10h 3m₹8,117–11,724Fly to Shivamogga, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
- Take the bus from Shivamogga, Karnataka to Udupi, Karnatakabus
9h 15mBus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Udupibus
17h 52m₹1,132–3,242Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Udupitrain 12789
19h 23m₹564–4,380
Chennai to Udupi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Udupi is to train and bus which costs ₹500 - ₹3,500 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Udupi is to fly and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Udupi, Karnataka. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Udupi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Udupi via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
The distance between Chennai and Udupi is 641 km. The road distance is 717.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Udupi without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Chennai to Udupi, including transfers.
Chennai to Udupi bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Udupi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Udupi is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 19h 23m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Udupi, India?
Bharathi Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Udupi, Karnataka twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,100 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Udupi via Katpadi Jn in around 19h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–19,000
- 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Surathkal to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹410–550
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,800
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,800
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Udupi bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, arrive at Udupi, Karnataka station.
Chennai to Udupi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Udupi is 717 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Chennai to Udupi.
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