What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Manipal?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Manipal is to train and ferry which costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 29h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Manipal?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Manipal is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹24,000.

How far is it from Colombo to Manipal?

The distance between Colombo and Manipal is 936 km.

How do I travel from Colombo to Manipal without a car?

The best way to get from Colombo to Manipal without a car is to train and ferry which takes 29h 47m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹15,000.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Manipal?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Colombo to Manipal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manipal?

There are 267+ hotels available in Manipal.

Colombo to Manipal - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Manipal by plane, taxi, train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane CMB - IXE
2. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Manipaltaxi
4h 46m
₹15,310–23,184
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain
4. Take the train from Erode Jn to Udupitrain
29h 47m
₹7,541–14,463
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the bus from FlixBus Velankanni - Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus
4. Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus
5. Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipalbus
33h 33m
₹9,005–13,200
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thrisurtrain
4. Take the bus from Thrissur to Manipal Jothi Circlebus
35h 29m

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

47Weekly Planes

5h 8mAverage Duration

₹9,779Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Manipal.

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Distance: 935.7 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Manipal, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Manipal. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), then take the taxi to Manipal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Manipal via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Erode Jn, and Udupi in around 29h 47m.

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