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

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Manipal is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,200 and takes 13h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Manipal is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Manipal?

No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Manipal Jothi Circle via Kannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.

How far is it from Madurai to Manipal?

The distance between Madurai and Manipal is 563 km. The road distance is 629.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Madurai to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Madurai to Manipal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Manipal bus from?

Madurai to Manipal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Madurai station.

Train or bus from Madurai to Manipal?

The best way to get from Madurai to Manipal is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 9m.

Where does the Madurai to Manipal bus arrive?

Madurai to Manipal bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kannur station.

Can I drive from Madurai to Manipal?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Manipal is 630 km. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Madurai to Manipal.

Where can I stay near Manipal?

There are 267+ hotels available in Manipal.

Madurai to Manipal - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Manipal by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

Fly from Madurai, taxi
best
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane IXM - IXE
2. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Manipaltaxi
5h 19m
₹6,988–16,440
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Udupitrain 22630
13h 49m
₹522–3,114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madurai to Kannurbus
2. Take the bus from Kannur to Manipal Jothi Circlebus
18h 9m
Drive 629.5 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Manipalcar 629.5 km
9h 40m
₹6,712–9,695
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane TRZ - IXE
3. Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Manipaltaxi
7h 12m
₹8,214–15,779

Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 51mAverage Duration

₹5,053Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Madurai to Manipal.

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Distance: 562.6 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Udupi once a week. Tickets cost ₹390–3,000 and the journey takes 13h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Manipal Jothi Circle via Kannur in around 18h 9m.

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