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 41m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹22,000.

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 41m to get from Colombo to Manipal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manipal?

There are 277+ 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)CMB - IXE
2. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Manipal
4h 41m
₹14,777–21,736
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jn
4. Take the train from Erode Jn to Udupi
29h 47m
₹7,539–14,448
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the bus from Nagore to Ashokpillar
4. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Ashok Pillar to FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City
5. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City to FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop
37h 21m
₹8,877–11,877
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Thrisur
4. Take the bus from Thrissur to Manipal Jothi Circle
35h 29m

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

50Weekly Planes

4h 56mAverage Duration

₹7,157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935.7 km
Duration: 4h 41m

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 Bandaranaike International 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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