There are 7 ways to get from Tambaram to Manipal by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
5h 9m₹6,559–12,424Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Udupitrain 12789
20h 48m₹796–5,444Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Manipal, Karnataka
18h₹1,312–2,286Train, bus via Chennai Central
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain 12685 / ...
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
19h 36m₹1,026–6,194Drive 697.1 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Manipalcar 697.1 km
9h 50m₹7,876–11,376Bus via Bengaluru (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Stationbus FlixBus IN4313 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Station to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus FlixBus IN4520
21h 8m₹1,156–3,788Train, bus
- Take the train from Tambaram to Mangaloretrain 16159
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
22h 16m₹943–5,472
Tambaram to Manipal by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Manipal is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Manipal is to fly and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Manipal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Manipal, Karnataka via M.G.R. Koyambedu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Udupi via Chennai Central and Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 48m.
The distance between Tambaram and Manipal is 642 km. The road distance is 697.1 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Manipal without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Tambaram to Manipal, including transfers.
Tambaram to Manipal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram station.
Tambaram to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Manipal is to bus which takes 18h and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹5,500 and takes 20h 48m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Manipal, India?
Bharathi Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnataka twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,100 and the journey takes 15h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tambaram to Manipal via Chennai Park, Chennai Central, Katpadi Jn, and Udupi in around 20h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Chennai Central to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Tambaram to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,700–3,500
- 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 Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Station to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
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More Questions & Answers
Tambaram to Manipal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Bengaluru - KR Puram Railway Station.
Tambaram to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Manipal is 697 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Tambaram to Manipal.
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