There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Chennai by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi
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Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport
best- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXE - MAA
4h 43mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Katpadi Jntrain 12790
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
17h 54m₹685–4,548Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Manipal, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
15h 43m₹1,200–2,100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Peramburtrain 12686 / ...
16h 58m₹911–5,223Drive 713.4 km
- Drive from Manipal to Chennaicar 713.4 km
10h 7m₹8,070–11,657Taxi to Shivamogga, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RQY - MAA
4h 18m₹8,187–14,772Taxi to Shivamogga, fly to Tirupati Airport, train
- 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 Peramburtrain
6h 15m₹9,468–47,132Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Manipal, Karnataka - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
16h 30m
Manipal to Chennai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 15h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manipal, Karnataka and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Perambur via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
The distance between Manipal and Chennai is 654 km. The road distance is 713.4 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 15h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Manipal to Chennai, including transfers.
Manipal to Chennai bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, depart from Manipal, Karnataka station.
Manipal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Chennai is to bus which takes 15h 43m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,600 and takes 17h 54m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manipal to Perambur via Udupi and Katpadi Jn in around 17h 54m.
- 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
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–16,000
- 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 Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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 99991 29996
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Chennai bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Manipal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Chennai is 713 km. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Manipal to Chennai.
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