There are 6 ways to get from Mumbai Central to Manipal by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane BOM - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
5h 43m₹6,965–11,605Train
cheapest- Take the train from Mumbai Central to Udupitrain 09013
20h 8m₹551–3,388Train via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Metro
- Take the train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Udupitrain 12133
16h 50m₹552–3,379Bus
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Udupi, Karnatakabus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Udupi, Karnataka
22h 7mDrive 832.5 km
- Drive from Mumbai Central to Manipalcar 832.5 km
11h 54m₹9,463–13,668Bus via Mangaluru
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Manipal, Karnatakabus Mangaluru, Karnataka - Manipal, Karnataka
24h 49m
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai Central to Manipal is to train via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Metro which costs ₹550 - ₹3,400 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai Central to Manipal is to fly and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mumbai Central station to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Bandra Bus Station and arriving at Manipal, Karnataka via Mumbai, Maharashtra and Udupi, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Mumbai Central to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Jagannath Shankar Sheth Metro and arriving at Udupi via C Shivaji Maharaj T. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
The distance between Mumbai Central and Manipal is 794 km. The road distance is 832.5 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai Central to Manipal without a car is to train via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Metro which takes 16h 50m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Mumbai Central to Manipal, including transfers.
Mumbai Central to Manipal bus services, operated by Anand Travels, depart from Mumbai, Maharashtra station.
Mumbai Central to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from C Shivaji Maharaj T station.
The best way to get from Mumbai Central to Manipal is to train via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Metro which takes 16h 50m and costs ₹550 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 22h 7m.
What companies run services between Mumbai Central, India and Manipal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Udupi once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 15h 26m. Alternatively, Anand Travels operates a bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Udupi, Karnataka hourly, and the journey takes 19h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Mumbai Central to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Mumbai Central to Manipal bus services, operated by Anand Travels, arrive at Udupi, Karnataka station.
Mumbai Central to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mumbai Central to Manipal is 833 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Mumbai Central to Manipal.
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