There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Manali by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly
best- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXE - MAA
5h 43mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Chennai Centraltrain 12686 / ...
18h 59m₹951–5,308Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Manipal, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
17h 34m₹1,278–2,069Train
- Take the train from Udupi to Kasaragodtrain 16345 / ...
- Take the train from Kasaragod to Peramburtrain 12602 / ...
17h 52m₹995–4,938Drive 699.1 km
- Drive from Manipal to Manalicar 699.1 km
10h 31m₹7,864–11,359Taxi to Shivamogga, fly
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RQY - MAA
5h 17m₹6,513–7,837Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengalurubus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengaluru to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Government Schoolbus
21h 22m₹1,187–3,835Bus, train via Thirumangalam
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Chennai Egmoretrain 16160
26h 16m₹988–5,638
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Manali is to bus which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100 and takes 17h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹8,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Manali. However, there are services departing from Manipal, Karnataka and arriving at M.F.L. via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Manali. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Perambur via Kasaragod. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
The distance between Manipal and Manali is 690 km. The road distance is 699.1 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Manali without a car is to bus which takes 17h 34m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Manipal to Manali, including transfers.
Manipal to Manali bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, depart from Manipal, Karnataka station.
Manipal to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Manali is to bus which takes 17h 34m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹5,000 and takes 17h 52m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
Bharathi Travels operates a bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,100 and the journey takes 15h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manipal to Manali via Udupi, Kasaragod, and Perambur in around 17h 52m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–18,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udupi to Kasaragod
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kasaragod to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Mangalore to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Mangalore to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–3,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹470–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- bharathitravelsbt@gmail.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,100
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Manipal to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Manipal to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengaluru to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–3,800
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Manali bus services, operated by Bharathi Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Manipal to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kasaragod station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Manali is 699 km. It takes approximately 10h 31m to drive from Manipal to Manali.
There are 853+ hotels available in Manali.