What is the cheapest way to get from Madurai to Manipal?

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Manipal is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,100 and takes 13h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madurai to Manipal?

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Manipal is to fly and bus which takes 9h 5m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Manipal?

No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Manipal, Karnataka via Kozhikode, Kerala and Mangaluru, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Madurai and Manipal?

No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Udupi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

How far is it from Madurai to Manipal?

The distance between Madurai and Manipal is 773 km. The road distance is 628.7 km.

How do I travel from Madurai to Manipal without a car?

The best way to get from Madurai to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 13h 58m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,100.

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Manipal?

It takes approximately 13h 58m to get from Madurai to Manipal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Manipal bus from?

Madurai to Manipal bus services, operated by New Lucky Travels, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Manipal train from?

Madurai to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.

Train or bus from Madurai to Manipal?

The best way to get from Madurai to Manipal is to train which takes 13h 58m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Madurai to Manipal bus arrive?

Madurai to Manipal bus services, operated by New Lucky Travels, arrive at Kozhikode, Kerala station.

Where does the Madurai to Manipal train arrive?

Madurai to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.

Can I drive from Madurai to Manipal?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Manipal is 629 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Madurai to Manipal.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madurai to Manipal?

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Where can I stay near Manipal?

There are 326+ hotels available in Manipal.

Madurai to Manipal - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Udupitrain 22630
13h 58m
₹512–3,094
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Keralabus
2. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
3. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Manipal, Karnatakabus
17h 20m
Drive 628.7 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Manipalcar 628.7 km
9h 40m
₹7,103–10,260
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Manipaltaxi 628.7 km
9h 40m
₹13,000–17,000
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane IXM - IXE
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
9h 5m
₹11,760–16,946

Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

43Weekly Planes

10h 36mAverage Duration

₹11,492Cheapest Price

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Distance: 772.9 km
Duration: 13h 58m

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, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnataka via Kozhikode, Kerala and Mangaluru, Karnataka in around 17h 20m.

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