There are 7 ways to get from Manipal to Manali by taxi, plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Taxi to Bajpe Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Manipal to Bajpe Airport (IXE)
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)IXE - MAA
4h 17m₹6,477–9,640Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalore
- Take the train from Mangalore to Chennai Egmore16160
26h 12m₹988–5,638Taxi, train
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Mangalore
- Take the train from Mangalore to Chennai Central12686 / ...
17h 21m₹2,228–5,459Bus via Udupi
- Take the bus from Udupi to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A
- Take the bus from Bangalore Majestic to Tirupati
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
20h 45m₹1,206–2,730Drive 698.7 km
- Drive from Manipal to Manali698.7 km
10h 44m₹7,385–10,667Taxi to Shivamogga, fly
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)RQY - MAA
5h 17m₹7,327–12,799Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone
- Take the bus from Bangalore Majestic to Tirupati
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
21h 15m₹1,075–2,999
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Manali is to bus via Udupi which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800 and takes 20h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Manali. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop and arriving at Government School via Bangalore Majestic, Tirupathi and Madhavaram Rountana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
The distance between Manipal and Manali is 683 km. The road distance is 698.7 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Manali without a car is to taxi and train which takes 17h 21m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Manipal to Manali, including transfers.
Manipal to Manali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop station.
Manipal to Manali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Manali is 699 km. It takes approximately 10h 44m to drive from Manipal to Manali.
There are 806+ hotels available in Manali.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Manipal to Avurikollaimedu via Udupi, Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A, Bangalore Majestic, Tirupati, Tirupathi, Chennai Madhavaram, and Madhavaram Rountana in around 20h 45m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–8,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–8,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–4,500
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–4,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Udupi to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,500
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,500
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- customercare@apsrtconline.in
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Bangalore Majestic to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹280–700
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹280–700
Bus from Tirupathi to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–310
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–4,700
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