There are 11 ways to get from Manipal to Arunachala by taxi, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Taxi to Shivamogga, fly to Tirupati Airport, train
best- Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane RQY - TIR
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
8h 31m₹9,158–41,632Train
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Erode Jntrain
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
17h 40m₹935–5,448Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circlebus
- Take the bus from Pvs B.S. to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda to Chitoorbus
- Take the bus from Chittoor to Thiruvannamalaibus
14h 22m₹971–3,191Drive 592.9 km
- Drive from Manipal to Arunachalacar 592.9 km
8h 44m₹6,651–9,607Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Arunachalataxi 592.9 km
8h 44m₹13,000–16,000Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXE - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
9hTaxi to Shivamogga, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RQY - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
8h 35m₹6,998–11,082Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXE - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
11h 58mBus via Hoskote
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Bangalore, Karnatakabus
- Take the bus from Hoskote to Chittoorbus
- Take the bus from Chittoor to Thiruvannamalaibus
16h 5mBus, train via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Bengaluru - Yeshwanthpurbus FlixBus IN4520
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 11005
16h 43m₹1,001–3,935Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Katpadi Jntrain
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain
18h 3m₹1,161–6,223
Shivamogga (RQY) to Tirupati Airport (TIR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Arunachala is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Arunachala is to taxi and fly and train which takes 8h 31m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹42,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle and arriving at Thiruvannamalai via Pvs B.S., Kempegowda and Chittoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Erode Jn and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Manipal and Arunachala is 793 km. The road distance is 592.9 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Arunachala without a car is to bus which takes 14h 22m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Manipal to Arunachala, including transfers.
Manipal to Arunachala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle station.
Manipal to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Arunachala is to bus which takes 14h 22m and costs ₹950 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹5,500 and takes 17h 40m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to Thiruvannamalai via FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circle, Pvs B.S., Kempegowda, Chitoor, and Chittoor in around 14h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manipal to Arunachala via Udupi, Erode Jn, Katpadi Jn, and Tiruvannamalai in around 17h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–15,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–6,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–18,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–4,900
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Shivamogga to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–36,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Renigunta Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Udupi to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
Train from Erode Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Mangalore to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–300
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Bengaluru - Yeshwanthpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Pvs B.S. to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda to Chitoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹290–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chittoor to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
Bus from Chittoor to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- omio.com
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- omio.com
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Hoskote to Chittoor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹180–700
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹180–700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Manipal to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–16,000
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Arunachala bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circle station.
Manipal to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Erode Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Arunachala is 593 km. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Manipal to Arunachala.
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