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How to get fromMelbourne to Manipalby plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Manipal by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly to Bajpe Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MEL - IXE
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus bus
    25h 15m
    ₹38,374–87,514

  2. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MEL - CJB
    2. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Udupitrain train
    26h 6m
    ₹31,554–79,584

  3. Fly to Shivamogga, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane MEL - RQY
    2. Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Manipaltaxi taxi
    21h 34m
    ₹35,724–91,524

  4. Fly to Calicut International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane MEL - CCJ
    2. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Udupitrain train
    36h 45m
    ₹39,894–94,614

  5. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane MEL - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus bus
    3. Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Udupitrain train
    28h 2m
    ₹43,274–174,266

  6. Fly to Dabolim Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane plane MEL - GOI
    2. Take the train from Madgaon to Udupitrain train
    26h 17m
    ₹34,246–84,481

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹34,295Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,275.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 15m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Manipal, India?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Manipal. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Bajpe Airport (IXE), take the taxi to FlixBus Kulai, then take the bus to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circle. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Shivamogga (RQY), then take the taxi to Manipal.

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