There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Udupi by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the bus from Surathkal to Udupibus
4h 53m₹6,990–11,948Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain 12685 / ...
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Udupibus
17h₹506–3,422Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Udupibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
15h 30m₹1,019–4,154Drive 717.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Udupicar 717.4 km
10h 3m₹6,972–10,071Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circlebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
15h 35m₹1,200–2,100Train
- 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 53m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Manipal Tiger Circle. Services depart twice daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 15h 35m.
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 via Bengaluru which takes 15h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chennai to Udupi, including transfers.
Chennai to Udupi bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Chennai 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 via Bengaluru which takes 15h 30m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 19h 23m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Udupi, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai to Udupi via Bengaluru in around 15h 30m. 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 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from Surathkal to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–210
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- 9888528882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
- Website
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Website
- National City Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- National City Travels
- Website
- Jabbar Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jabbar Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Website
- Intercity travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Intercity travels
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,100
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Website
- Varahi Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Varahi Travels
- Website
- Ullal Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ullal Holidays
- Website
- Sai Sri Balaji Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sai Sri Balaji Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Durgamba Travels - R No 16
- Website
- Sms Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sms Travels
- Website
- SRP Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- SRP Travels
- Website
- Perinba Vilas Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Perinba Vilas Travels
- Phone
- +91-8879498558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Anand Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Anand Travels
- Phone
- 020 67186800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Purple Bus
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,900
- Schedules at
- Purple Bus
- Website
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 2D
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 2D
- Website
- Apoorva Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apoorva Travels
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Mangalore to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,100
- Schedules at
- Bharathi Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Udupi bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Bengaluru 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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