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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manipal to Chennai by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXE - MAA
    4h 41m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Peramburtrain train 12602 / ...
    17h 45m
    ₹911–5,223

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Manipal, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    15h 43m
    ₹1,200–2,100

  4. Drive 715 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Chennaicar car 715 km
    10h 14m
    ₹8,020–11,585

  5. Taxi to Shivamogga, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane RQY - MAA
    4h 15m
    ₹6,568–8,632

  6. Bus via Vellore

    1. Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus bus Manipal, Karnataka - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    16h 30m

Manipal to Chennai by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 659 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

Bharathi Travels operates a bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,100 and the journey takes 15h 43m.

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