There are 6 ways to get from Manipal to Tirunelveli by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane IXE - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Tirunelvelitaxi
7h 1mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Tirunelvelitrain 19578 / ...
17h 21m₹535–3,348Bus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal to Aluva Bypass Junctionbus
- Take the train from Aluva to Tirunelvelitrain 16128 / ...
20h 39m₹1,427–3,346Drive 715.7 km
- Drive from Manipal to Tirunelvelicar 715.7 km
11h 6m₹8,068–11,654Bus, fly to Trivandrum, train
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane IXE - TRV
- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelvelitrain
9hBus
- Take the bus from Manipal to Trivendrumbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettaibus FlixBus IN4430
21h 35m₹1,424–3,231
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Tirunelveli is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,400 and takes 17h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Tirunelveli is to drive which takes 11h 6m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Tirunelveli. However, there are services departing from Manipal and arriving at FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai via FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Tirunelveli. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Tirunelveli via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.
The distance between Manipal and Tirunelveli is 691 km. The road distance is 715.7 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Tirunelveli without a car is to train which takes 17h 21m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Manipal to Tirunelveli, including transfers.
Manipal to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Manipal station.
Manipal to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Tirunelveli is to train which takes 17h 21m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,300 and takes 21h 35m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Tirunelveli, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Tirunelveli 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 17h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai via Trivendrum and FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor in around 21h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–23,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–24,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Trivandrum via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udupi to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Aluva to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tirunelveli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 9483992779
- [email protected]
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Manipal to Aluva Bypass Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Manipal to Trivendrum
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,600
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Premium Sleeper
- ₹1,100–2,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Trivandrum - Thampanoor to FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,400
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Tirunelveli bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Trivendrum station.
Manipal to Tirunelveli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tirunelveli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Tirunelveli is 716 km. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Manipal to Tirunelveli.
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