There are 7 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Manipal by train, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruppurtrain 12083
- Take the train from Tiruppur to Udupitrain 22630
14h 59m₹620–4,046Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Indira Nagar to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
21h 43mDrive 715.2 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Manipalcar 715.2 km
11h 7m₹8,063–11,646Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRZ - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
9h 32m₹7,089–14,247Train, bus
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mangaloretrain
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
20h 34m₹959–5,767Train to Pondicherry, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain
- Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane PNY - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
10h 2m₹8,097–20,358Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
10h 57m₹6,763–15,045
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Manipal is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,100 and takes 14h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Manipal is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 32m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle via Salem, Tamil Nadu, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital and FlixBus Bengaluru - Indira Nagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Udupi via Tiruppur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Manipal is 802 km. The road distance is 715.2 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 14h 59m to get from Kumbakonam to Manipal, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Manipal bus services, operated by ACLS Navigator, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Manipal is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 43m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Manipal, India?
You can take a train from Kumbakonam to Manipal via Tiruppur and Udupi in around 14h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle via Salem, Tamil Nadu, Bangalore, Karnataka, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Binnamangala, and FlixBus Bengaluru - Indira Nagar in around 21h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
Flights from Pondicherry to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruppur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruppur to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruppadirippuliyur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kumbakonam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Indira Nagar to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mangalore to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kumbakonam to Manipal bus services, operated by ACLS Navigator, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruppur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Manipal is 715 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Kumbakonam to Manipal.
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