There are 10 ways to get from Manipal to Vellore by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Manipal, Karnataka - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
13h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Katpadi Jntrain 12790
17h 14m₹645–4,198Drive 577.7 km
- Drive from Manipal to Vellorecar 577.7 km
8h 9m₹6,443–9,306Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Velloretaxi 577.7 km
8h 9m₹14,000–17,000Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXE - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
8h 26mBus via Hebbagodi (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic Citybus FlixBus IN4520
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
15h 26m₹1,035–3,126Taxi to Shivamogga, fly to Tirupati Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane RQY - TIR
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Katpadi Jntrain
7h 32m₹9,568–46,982Taxi to Shivamogga, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RQY - MAA
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain
8h₹7,648–21,827Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane IXE - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
10h 21mTaxi to Shivamogga, fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Manipal to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane RQY - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jntrain
10h 10m₹6,823–20,392
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manipal to Vellore is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,200 and takes 17h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Manipal to Vellore is to taxi and fly and train which takes 7h 32m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹47,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manipal, Karnataka and arriving at Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Manipal to Vellore. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Vellore Cant via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.
The distance between Manipal and Vellore is 577 km. The road distance is 577.7 km.
The best way to get from Manipal to Vellore without a car is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs .
The bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Vellore, Tamil Nadu takes 13h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Manipal to Vellore bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle station.
Manipal to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Manipal to Vellore is to bus which takes 13h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,200 and takes 17h 14m.
What companies run services between Manipal, India and Vellore, India?
MMK Travels operates a bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Vellore, Tamil Nadu twice daily, and the journey takes 13h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Udupi to Katpadi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 15h 56m.
- 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
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–16,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–7,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–17,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–6,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Shivamogga to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–41,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–15,000
- 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 Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Renigunta Jn to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- MMK Travels
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- MMK Travels
- Phone
- +91 99991 29996
- ramdalaltravels@gmail.com
- Website
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
Bus from Manipal, Karnataka to Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ram Dalal Holidays Pvt. Ltd
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle to FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Manipal to Vellore bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Bengaluru - Electronic City station.
Manipal to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manipal to Vellore is 578 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Manipal to Vellore.
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