There are 8 ways to get from Melattur to Manipal by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, bus
best- Take the train from Papanasam to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRZ - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
8h 59m₹7,907–19,666Train
cheapest- Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Udupitrain
17h 15m₹1,077–5,536Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Bangalorebus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
17h 30m₹1,863–5,271Drive 700.8 km
- Drive from Melattur to Manipalcar 700.8 km
10h 54m₹7,918–11,436Bus to Salem, fly, bus
- Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane SXV - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
11h 18m₹7,181–23,367Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Papanasam to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
10h 49m₹7,087–14,516Train, bus
- Take the train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mangaloretrain
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
19h 57m₹1,277–6,186Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Calicut to Manipalbus
20h 37m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melattur to Manipal is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,000 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Melattur to Manipal is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 59m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Melattur to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Manipal via Kempegowda B.S. and Mangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Melattur to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Udupi via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
The distance between Melattur and Manipal is 637 km. The road distance is 700.8 km.
The best way to get from Melattur to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 17h 15m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Melattur to Manipal, including transfers.
Melattur to Manipal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thanjavur station.
Melattur to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Papanasam station.
The best way to get from Melattur to Manipal is to train which takes 17h 15m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹5,500 and takes 17h 30m.
What companies run services between Melattur, India and Manipal, India?
You can take a vehicle from Melattur to Manipal via Papanasam, Tiruchchirapali, Dindigul Jn, and Udupi in around 17h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melattur to Manipal via Thanjavur, Bangalore, Kempegowda B.S., Mangaluru, and Mangalore in around 17h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–17,000
Flights from Salem to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
Flights from Salem to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Papanasam to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Papanasam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Papanasam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Papanasam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
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More Questions & Answers
Melattur to Manipal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Melattur to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melattur to Manipal is 701 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Melattur to Manipal.
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