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How to get fromManipal to Kumbakonamby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Kumbakonam by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane IXE - TRZ
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain train
    8h 30m
    ₹7,602–19,309

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Udupi to Erode Jntrain train 12790 / ...
    2. Take the train from Erode Jn to Kumbakonamtrain train 12084 / ...
    17h 21m
    ₹625–4,048

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kumbakonambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    18h 15m

  4. Drive  715.2 km

    1. Drive from Manipal to Kumbakonamcar car 715.2 km
    11h 8m
    ₹6,957–10,049

  5. Bus, fly to Pondicherry, train

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus bus
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane IXE - PNY
    3. Take the train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonamtrain train
    10h 31m
    ₹10,402–20,329

  6. Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain train
    10h 25m
    ₹7,282–14,159

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Mangalore to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain train
    20h 5m
    ₹951–5,723

  8. Bus via Hosūr

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic Citybus bus FlixBus IN4520
    2. Take the bus from Hosur to Kumbakonambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    21h 12m

Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,880Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Manipal to Kumbakonam via Udupi and Erode Jn in around 17h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Kumbakonam via Bengaluru in around 18h 15m.

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