There are 7 ways to get from Thanjavur to Manipal by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, bus
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRZ - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
8h 3m₹7,575–19,139Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Udupitrain
16h 22m₹745–5,009Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Bangalorebus
- Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
17h 10m₹1,380–4,665Drive 690.4 km
- Drive from Thanjavur to Manipalcar 690.4 km
10h 41m₹7,794–11,258Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tambaramtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
10h 39m₹6,777–14,153Train, bus
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Mangaloretrain
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
19h 5m₹945–5,659Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Calicut to Manipalbus
20h 17m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thanjavur to Manipal is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,000 and takes 16h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Thanjavur to Manipal is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thanjavur to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Manipal via Kempegowda B.S. and Mangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Thanjavur to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur and arriving at Udupi via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
The distance between Thanjavur and Manipal is 608 km. The road distance is 690.4 km.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 16h 22m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Thanjavur to Manipal, including transfers.
Thanjavur to Manipal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thanjavur station.
Thanjavur to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Thanjavur to Manipal is to train which takes 16h 22m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700 and takes 17h 10m.
What companies run services between Thanjavur, India and Manipal, India?
You can take a train from Thanjavur to Manipal via Tiruchchirapali, Dindigul Jn, and Udupi in around 16h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thanjavur to Manipal via Bangalore, Kempegowda B.S., Mangaluru, and Mangalore in around 17h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
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 Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Thanjavur to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Thanjavur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- 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 Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
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More Questions & Answers
Thanjavur to Manipal bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Thanjavur to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thanjavur to Manipal is 690 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Thanjavur to Manipal.
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