There are 6 ways to get from Malpe to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Malpe to Bajpe Airport (IXE)taxi
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXE - MAA
3h 21m₹7,362–12,615Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Udupi to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Peramburtrain 12686 / ...
16h 38m₹678–3,661Bus
- Take the bus from Udupi to Mangalorebus
- Take the bus from Mangaluru to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
16h 30mDrive 720.7 km
- Drive from Malpe to Chennaicar 720.7 km
10h 11m₹8,067–11,652Train
- Take the train from Udupi to Katpadi Jntrain 12790
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
17h 58m₹813–4,699Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Udupi to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2Abus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
18h 5m₹1,304–3,434
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malpe to Chennai is to bus and train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,700 and takes 16h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Malpe to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Malpe to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Chennai via Mangaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Malpe to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Perambur via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 58m.
The distance between Malpe and Chennai is 645 km. The road distance is 720.7 km.
The best way to get from Malpe to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Malpe to Chennai, including transfers.
Malpe to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Udupi station.
Malpe to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Malpe to Chennai is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,700 and takes 17h 58m.
What companies run services between Malpe, India and Chennai, India?
You can take a vehicle from Malpe to Chennai via Udupi and Mangaluru in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Malpe to Perambur via Udupi and Katpadi Jn in around 17h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mangalore to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Udupi to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Udupi to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Udupi to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Mangaluru to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Udupi to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,800
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–1,600
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Booking & Getting There
Malpe to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mangalore station.
Malpe to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malpe to Chennai is 721 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Malpe to Chennai.
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