There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Manipal by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, fly to Bajpe Airport, taxi
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)BLR - IXE
- Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Manipal
4h 16m₹4,817–7,842Train via Yeshwathpur
cheapest- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Udupi16595 / ...
10h 31m₹422–2,215Bus via Mangaluru
- Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangaluru
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipal
9h 3m₹889–3,215Drive 391.9 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Manipal391.9 km
5h 42m₹4,141–5,981Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Manipal391.9 km
5h 42m₹10,000–13,000Bus, fly to Shivamogga, taxi
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Shivamogga (RQY)BLR - RQY
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Manipal
5h 36m₹8,117–12,942Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Manipal - Bus StopFlixBus IN4520
10h 45m₹600–2,000Train
- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Udupi16585
14h 13m₹429–2,424
Bengaluru to Manipal by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Manipal is to train via Yeshwathpur which costs ₹420 - ₹2,300 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Manipal is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹8,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone and arriving at FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Manipal is 410 km. The road distance is 391.9 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Manipal without a car is to bus via Mangaluru which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Bengaluru to Manipal, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Manipal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Manipal is to bus via Mangaluru which takes 9h 3m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train via Yeshwathpur, which costs ₹420 - ₹2,300 and takes 10h 31m.
Bengaluru to Manipal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Manipal is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Bengaluru to Manipal.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Manipal, India?
You can take a bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Manipal via Mangaluru and Mangalore in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Yasvantpur Jn to Udupi once daily. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 14m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–7,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,600
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Bangalore Cant to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹210–250
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–250
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- 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/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–13,000
Sri Kateel Travels
- Phone
- +91 84 48 44 49 68
- Website
- srikateeltravels.com
Mangalore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 98 45 79 82 34
- Website
- mangaloretaxiservices.com
Genuine Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 48 50 22 48
- Website
- genuinetaxi.in
Ola Cabs
- Website
- olacabs.com
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 96 00 09 99
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
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