There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Arunachala by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundaibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
13h 28mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Katpadi Jntrain 12790
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16853 / ...
18h 45m₹835–4,648Drive 593.4 km
- Drive from Manipal to Arunachalacar 593.4 km
8h 45m₹5,756–8,314Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Arunachalataxi 593.4 km
8h 45m₹13,000–16,000Bus, fly to Pondicherry, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane IXE - PNY
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalaitrain
8h 32m₹9,032–20,329Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengalurubus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengaluru to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Thiruvannamalaibus
18h 4m₹1,096–3,773Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXE - MAA
- Take the bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalaibus
9h 17m₹7,082–14,209Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXE - TRZ
- Take the bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalaibus
10h 50m₹7,102–18,959
Manipal to Arunachala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Arunachala is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹4,700 and takes 18h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Arunachala is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Manipal Tiger Circle and arriving at Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai via Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Arunachala. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
The distance between Manipal and Arunachala is 601 km. The road distance is 593.4 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Arunachala without a car is to bus which takes 13h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 28m to get from Manipal to Arunachala, including transfers.
Manipal to Arunachala bus services, operated by Aero Bus, depart from Manipal Tiger 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 13h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹4,700 and takes 18h 45m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Arunachala, India?
You can take a bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Arunachala via Bengaluru and Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai in around 13h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manipal to Arunachala via Udupi, Katpadi Jn, and Tiruvannamalai in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–18,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–17,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Pondicherry to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,100
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Website
- Ullal Holidays
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ullal Holidays
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Durgamba Travels - R No 18
- Website
- Yk Travels
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Yk Travels
- Website
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 2U
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 2U
- Website
- Apoorva Travels
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Apoorva Travels
- Phone
- +91 94830 71133
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Tour Travels and Holidays
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Go Tour Travels and Holidays
- Phone
- 020 67186800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Purple Bus
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,800
- Schedules at
- Purple Bus
- Website
- Sai Sri Balaji Travels
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sai Sri Balaji Travels
- Website
- Sri Durgamba Travels
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Durgamba Travels
- Website
- Bhagavathi Tourist
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bhagavathi Tourist
- Website
- Perinba Vilas Travels
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Perinba Vilas Travels
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Vaigai TRAVELS
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Vaigai TRAVELS
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Phone
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Website
- Nanthi Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Nanthi Travels
- Phone
- +91 97875 24434
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kingfisher Connect
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Kingfisher Connect
- Website
- Indira Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Indira Travels
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Website
- Anand Bus Transport
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Anand Bus Transport
- Website
- Ken Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ken Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Asian Xpress
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Asian Xpress
- Website
- Kutti Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kutti Travels
- Website
- Sharma Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sharma Transports
- Website
- Ziel Mobility
Bus from Bengaluru to Tiruvannamalai Jains Hyundai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ziel Mobility
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengaluru to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengaluru to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–950
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹490–950
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Trichy to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Srm University to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹500–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–16,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Florence to Rome, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Manipal to Arunachala bus services, operated by Aero Bus, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Manipal to Arunachala train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Arunachala is 593 km. It takes approximately 8h 45m to drive from Manipal to Arunachala.
There are 462+ hotels available in Arunachala.










































