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How to get fromSalem to Manipalby bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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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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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    12h 58m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem Jn to Udupitrain train 12789
    15h 5m
    ₹568–3,583

  3. Drive  539 km

    1. Drive from Salem to Manipalcar car 539 km
    8h 2m
    ₹6,034–8,716

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Manipaltaxi taxi 539 km
    8h 2m
    ₹11,000–15,000

  5. Fly from Salem, bus

    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane SXV - IXE
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    10h 46m
    ₹7,005–21,292

  6. Bus via Hebbagodi

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Electronic Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus FlixBus IN4520
    16h 18m
    ₹848–2,475

  7. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem to Chitrabus bus
    2. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane CJB - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    7h 53m
    ₹6,252–16,876

Salem (SXV) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration12h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,554Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 58m

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 58m. 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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