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How to get fromMadurai to Manipalby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Madurai to Manipal by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane IXM - IXE
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    6h 45m
    ₹11,757–16,943

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Udupitrain train 22630
    13h 58m
    ₹512–3,094

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    15h 23m
    ₹1,059–5,777

  4. Drive  629.7 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Manipalcar car 629.7 km
    9h 42m
    ₹7,065–10,205

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Manipaltaxi taxi 629.7 km
    9h 42m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Kannurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kannur to Manipalbus bus
    16h 34m

Madurai to Manipal by bus

Calendar272Weekly Buses
Duration15h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,059Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Manipal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Udupi once a week. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Manipal Tiger Circle via Bengaluru in around 15h 23m.

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