There are 8 ways to get from Manipal to Manali by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Bus to Bajpe Airport, 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 38m₹6,627–10,334Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Chennai Centraltrain 12686 / ...
18h 59m₹951–5,308Train
- Take the train from Udupi to Kasaragodtrain 16345 / ...
- Take the train from Kasaragod to Peramburtrain 12602 / ...
17h 52m₹987–4,928Bus via Mangaluru
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circlebus
- Take the bus from Pvs B.S. to Shanthi Nagarbus
- Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedubus
- Take the bus from C.B.M.T. to Avurikollaimedubus
18h 12m₹1,081–2,891Drive 699.2 km
- Drive from Manipal to Manalicar 699.2 km
10h 45m₹7,588–10,961Taxi 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 22m₹7,827–12,799Bus
- 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 Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Government Schoolbus
21h 42m₹1,184–3,819Bus, train via Thirumangalam
- Take the bus from Manipal to Mangalorebus
- Take the train from Mangalore to Chennai Egmoretrain 16160
26h 12m₹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 via Mangaluru which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900 and takes 18h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Manali is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Manipal to Manali. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle and arriving at Avurikollaimedu via Pvs B.S., Shanti Nagar and C.B.M.T.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
The distance between Manipal and Manali is 685 km. The road distance is 699.2 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Manali without a car is to train which takes 17h 52m and costs ₹950 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Manipal to Manali, including transfers.
Manipal to Manali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Manali is to train which takes 17h 52m and costs ₹950 - ₹5,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Mangaluru, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900 and takes 18h 12m.
Manipal to Manali bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Manali is 699 km. It takes approximately 10h 45m to drive from Manipal to Manali.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Manali, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a vehicle from Manipal to Manali via Udupi, Kasaragod, and Perambur in around 17h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to Avurikollaimedu via FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circle, Pvs B.S., Shanthi Nagar, Shanti Nagar, Chennai Koyambedu, and C.B.M.T. in around 18h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–11,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–7,000
- 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 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Kulai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Mangaluru - PVS Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–300
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Pvs B.S. to Shanthi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- Customercare.Mtc@Tn.Gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from C.B.M.T. to Avurikollaimedu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–100
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
Bus from Vijayakanth Kalyana Mandapam to Government School
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–100
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹14–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–30
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–100
- 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
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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