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How to get fromKota to Manipalby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Kota to Manipal by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Dabok Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kota to Bhatewarbus bus
    2. Fly from Dabok Airport (UDR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane UDR - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    12h 44m
    ₹12,084–18,657

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Udupitrain train 12218 / ...
    26h 5m
    ₹1,052–5,924

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Indorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indore to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Udupibus bus
    34h 50m
    ₹2,429–12,313

  4. Drive  1,536 km

    1. Drive from Kota to Manipalcar car 1,536 km
    21h 38m
    ₹17,191–24,832

  5. Bus to Indore, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Indorebus bus
    2. Fly from Indore (IDR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane IDR - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    13h 42m
    ₹8,427–22,002

  6. Train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Sogaria to New Delhitrain train
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane DEL - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    13h 6m
    ₹9,047–16,176

  7. Train, train to Jaipur International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sawai Madhopurtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sawai Madhopur to Jaipurtrain train
    3. Fly from Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane JAI - IXE
    4. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    14h 6m
    ₹11,091–20,127

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Indorebus bus
    2. Take the train from Indore Jn Bg to Udupitrain train 20932
    36h 48m
    ₹1,123–6,386

Kota to Manipal by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration34h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹2,429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,643.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

What companies run services between Kota, India and Manipal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kota Jn to Udupi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 25h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota to Manipal via Indore, Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop, Udupi, and Udupi in around 34h 50m.

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