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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_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    12h 35m
    ₹935–4,823

  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
    ₹5,273–7,617

  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 11m
    ₹6,818–20,546

  6. Bus via Hebbagodi

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Salem -AVR Circle to FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic Citybus bus FlixBus IN4412 / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus FlixBus IN4520
    18h 3m
    ₹867–3,070

  7. Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Salem - Kondalampatti Bypass to FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circlebus 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
    8h 58m
    ₹5,749–13,876

Salem to Manipal by bus

Calendar501Weekly Buses
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹935Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 35m

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 35m. 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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