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How to get fromManipal to Chennaiby bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Manipal to Chennai by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXE - MAA
    4h 44m
    ₹7,001–11,649

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Katpadi Jntrain train 12790
    2. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain train 12658 / ...
    17h 54m
    ₹685–4,548

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    15h 35m
    ₹1,034–4,101

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Peramburtrain train 12686 / ...
    16h 58m
    ₹911–5,223

  5. Drive  713.4 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Chennaicar car 713.4 km
    10h 7m
    ₹8,004–11,561

  6. Taxi to Shivamogga, fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane RQY - TIR
    3. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    6h 20m
    ₹8,468–31,132

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Mangalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    16h 25m
    ₹1,364–2,940

Manipal to Chennai by bus

Calendar199Weekly Buses
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,034Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Manipal, India and Chennai, India?

You can take a bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Chennai via Bengaluru in around 15h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manipal to Perambur via Udupi and Katpadi Jn in around 17h 54m.

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