There are 6 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₹6,559–10,924Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain 12685 / ...
- Take the train from Mangalore to Udupitrain 12620 / ...
19h 27m₹796–5,444Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Manipal, Karnataka
17h 24m₹1,315–2,989Drive 698.1 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Manipalcar 698.1 km
9h 56m₹7,831–11,311Bus 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 6m₹943–5,472
Tambaram to Manipal by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Manipal is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000 and takes 17h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Manipal is to fly and bus which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Manipal, Karnataka via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.
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 Mangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.
The distance between Tambaram and Manipal is 642 km. The road distance is 698.1 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Manipal without a car is to bus which takes 17h 24m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000.
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 17h 24m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹5,500 and takes 19h 27m.
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, Mangalore, and Udupi in around 19h 27m.
- 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
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Mangalore to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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
- https://www.flixbus.in
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
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,100
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mangalore to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
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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 Mangalore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Manipal is 698 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Tambaram to Manipal.
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