There are 7 ways to get from Manipal to Manali by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulaibus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXE - MAA
5h 48m₹6,747–11,984Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Chennai Egmoretrain 16160 / ...
26h 26m₹987–5,618Train
- Take the train from Udupi to Katpadi Jntrain 12790
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
18h 6m₹1,005–4,938Bus
- Take the bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Mangalurubus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Mangaluru to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
18h 20mDrive 706.2 km
- Drive from Manipal to Manalicar 706.2 km
10h 11m₹7,895–11,404Bus, train via Avadi
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Avaditrain 12686
18h 38m₹1,351–7,288Bus via Bengaluru (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengalurubus FlixBus IN4520
- Take the bus from FlixBus Flixbus Stop - Madiwala Bengaluru to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
21h 21m₹1,184–3,813
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Manali is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,000 and takes 18h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Manali is to bus and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Manali. However, there are services departing from Manipal Tiger Circle and arriving at M.F.L. via Mangaluru and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Manali. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Perambur via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 6m.
The distance between Manipal and Manali is 690 km. The road distance is 706.2 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Manali without a car is to train which takes 18h 6m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Manipal to Manali, including transfers.
Manipal to Manali bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Manipal Tiger Circle 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 train which takes 18h 6m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 20m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Manipal to Manali via Udupi, Katpadi Jn, and Perambur in around 18h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Manali via Mangaluru, Chennai, Central Station, and M.F.L. in around 18h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udupi to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Mangalore to Avadi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,300
Train from Mangalore to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–3,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
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
- FlixBus India
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
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Mangaluru to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 18003453986
- Website
- ASTC
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹85–130
- Website
- ASTC
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Manipal Tiger Circle to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–650
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- 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
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Manipal to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Manipal to Manali bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Mangaluru station.
Manipal to Manali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Manali is 706 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Manipal to Manali.
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