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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 49m
    ₹8,084–21,657

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus via Pune

    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
    33h 48m

  4. Drive  1,535.9 km

    1. Drive from Kota to Manipalcar car 1,535.9 km
    21h 38m
    ₹15,026–21,704

  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

  6. Train to Raja Bhoj International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Kota Jn to Sant Hirdaram Nagartrain train
    2. Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane BHO - IXE
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    16h 44m
    ₹8,952–23,954

  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 16m
    ₹11,091–20,127

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota to Indorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indore to Hubballibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hubballi to Brahamavarabus bus
    40h 1m

Dabok Airport (UDR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,643.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 49m

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 33h 48m.

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