What is the cheapest way to get from Salem to Manipal?

The cheapest way to get from Salem to Manipal is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salem to Manipal?

The fastest way to get from Salem to Manipal is to drive which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹8,000.

Is there a direct bus between Salem and Manipal?

No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Manipal Tiger Circle via Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Salem and Manipal?

No, there is no direct train from Salem to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Salem Market and arriving at Udupi via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Salem to Manipal?

The distance between Salem and Manipal is 574 km. The road distance is 539 km.

How do I travel from Salem to Manipal without a car?

The best way to get from Salem to Manipal without a car is to bus which takes 12h 23m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,900.

How long does it take to get from Salem to Manipal?

It takes approximately 12h 23m to get from Salem to Manipal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salem to Manipal bus from?

Salem to Manipal bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, depart from Salem station.

Where do I catch the Salem to Manipal train from?

Salem to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Jn station.

Train or bus from Salem to Manipal?

The best way to get from Salem to Manipal is to bus which takes 12h 23m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹3,600 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Salem to Manipal bus arrive?

Salem to Manipal bus services, operated by SBM Traansport, arrive at Bengaluru station.

Where does the Salem to Manipal train arrive?

Salem to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.

Can I drive from Salem to Manipal?

Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Manipal is 539 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Salem to Manipal.

How do I get a bus ticket from Salem to Manipal?

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Where can I stay near Manipal?

There are 284+ hotels available in Manipal.

Salem to Manipal - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Manipal by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Salem to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circlebus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
12h 23m
₹935–4,823
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Udupitrain 12789
15h 5m
₹568–3,583
Drive 539 km
1. Drive from Salem to Manipalcar 539 km
8h 2m
₹5,218–7,537
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salem to Manipaltaxi 539 km
8h 2m
₹11,000–15,000
Fly from Salem, bus
1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane SXV - IXE
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
10h 11m
₹7,236–21,555
Bus via Hebbagodi
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle to FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic Citybus FlixBus IN4413 / ...
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus FlixBus IN4520
17h 8m
₹867–3,070
Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - AVR Circle to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus
2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane CJB - IXE
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
8h 58m
₹6,255–15,321

Salem to Manipal by bus

272Weekly Buses

12h 23mAverage Duration

₹935Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.8 km
Duration: 12h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Salem to Manipal Tiger Circle via Bengaluru in around 12h 23m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Salem Jn to Udupi twice a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 13h 30m.

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