There are 7 ways to get from Manipal to Sivakasi by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Bus, fly to Madurai, train
best- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Madurai (IXM)plane IXE - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sivakasitrain
9h 20mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Virudunagar Jntrain 22629
19h 16m₹635–4,148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Podanur Jntrain
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Sivakasitrain
16h 24m₹941–5,623Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circlebus
- Take the bus from Pvs B.S. to Shanthi Nagarbus
- Take the bus from Shanthi Nagar to Hosurbus
- Take the bus from Hosur to Viruthunagarbus
18h 52m₹1,681–6,691Drive 679.8 km
- Drive from Manipal to Sivakasicar 679.8 km
10h 23m₹7,668–11,076Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane IXE - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
10h 21mBus, train via Aluva
- Take the bus from Manipal to Aluva Bypass Junctionbus
- Take the train from Aluva to Sivakasitrain 16328
21h 34m₹1,427–3,346
Manipal to Sivakasi by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Sivakasi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,200 and takes 19h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Sivakasi is to drive which takes 10h 23m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Sivakasi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle and arriving at Viruthunagar via Pvs B.S., Shanthi Nagar and Hosur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Sivakasi. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Sivakasi via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.
The distance between Manipal and Sivakasi is 639 km. The road distance is 679.8 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Sivakasi without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 24m and costs ₹900 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Manipal to Sivakasi, including transfers.
Manipal to Sivakasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle station.
Manipal to Sivakasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Sivakasi is to bus which takes 18h 52m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹7,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,200 and takes 19h 16m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Sivakasi, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to Tiruttangal via FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circle, Pvs B.S., Shanthi Nagar, Hosur, Viruthunagar, and Virudunagar Jn in around 18h 52m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Virudunagar Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 17h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Madurai via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–25,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–26,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–26,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Sivakasi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Mangalore to Podanur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Podanur Jn to Sivakasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Udupi to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Aluva to Sivakasi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Manipal to Sivakasi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circle station.
Manipal to Sivakasi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Sivakasi is 680 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Manipal to Sivakasi.
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