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 7h 15m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹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 via Calicut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

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 565 km. The road distance is 629.7 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 7h 15m 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 SLGT 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 16h 28m.

Where does the Madurai to Manipal bus arrive?

Madurai to Manipal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka 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 630 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m 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 307+ hotels available in Manipal.

Madurai to Manipal - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and 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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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane IXM - IXE
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
7h 15m
₹12,757–16,943
Train
cheapest
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 Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kozhikode, Kerala
2. Take the bus from Calicut to Manipalbus
16h 28m
Drive 629.7 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Manipalcar 629.7 km
9h 42m
₹7,187–10,381
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Madurai to Manipaltaxi 629.7 km
9h 42m
₹13,000–17,000
Bus via Bengaluru
1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
3. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Manipal, Karnatakabus
17h 25m

Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

44Weekly Planes

7h 47mAverage Duration

₹12,043Cheapest Price

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Distance: 564.5 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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 via Kozhikode, Kerala and Calicut in around 16h 28m.

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