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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Udupi by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, 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 54m
    ₹6,490–10,948

  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 via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Udupibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    15h
    ₹1,019–2,354

  4. Drive  717.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Udupicar car 717.4 km
    10h 3m
    ₹6,952–10,041

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    16h
    ₹1,200–2,100

  6. 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 to Udupi by bus

Calendar529Weekly Buses
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,019Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 641.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Chennai to Udupi via Bengaluru in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Udupi via Katpadi Jn in around 19h 23m.

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