There are 5 ways to get from Thoothukudi to Manipal by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)TCR - IXE
- Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Manipal
5h 45m₹9,766–15,769Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tuticorin to Kovilpatti16235 / ...
- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Udupi22630
17h 27m₹681–4,378Bus
- Take the bus from Tuticorin to Ernakulam736Ud
- Take the bus from Edapally to Manipal
21h 7m₹1,526–2,343Drive 765.4 km
- Drive from Thoothukudi to Manipal765.4 km
11h 39m₹8,001–11,556Bus via Bengaluru (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Thoothukudi - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru - MajesticFlixBus IN4352
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Manipal - Bus StopFlixBus IN4520
23h 10m₹1,439–4,756
Thoothukudi to Manipal by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thoothukudi to Manipal is to bus which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,400 and takes 21h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Thoothukudi to Manipal is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 45m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thoothukudi to Manipal. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Thoothukudi - New Bus Stand and arriving at FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop via FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.
The distance between Thoothukudi and Manipal is 657 km. The road distance is 765.4 km.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Manipal without a car is to train which takes 17h 27m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Thoothukudi to Manipal, including transfers.
Thoothukudi to Manipal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Thoothukudi - New Bus Stand station.
The best way to get from Thoothukudi to Manipal is to train which takes 17h 27m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,400 and takes 21h 7m.
Thoothukudi to Manipal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Bengaluru - Majestic station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thoothukudi to Manipal is 765 km. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Thoothukudi to Manipal.
What companies run services between Thoothukudi, India and Manipal, India?
You can take a train from Tuticorin to Manipal via Kovilpatti and Udupi in around 17h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tuticorin to Manipal via Ernakulam, Ernakulam South, Edapally, and Edapally in around 21h 7m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Bajpe Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Bajpe Airport via Madras, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuticorin to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kovilpatti to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 26m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tuticorin to Ernakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 9483992779
- kohinoorbus4u@gmail.om
- Website
- kohinoorbus.in
Bus from Edapally to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.kohinoorbus.in/search-results.html
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Thoothukudi - New Bus Stand to FlixBus Bengaluru - Majestic
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,100
Sri Kateel Travels
- Phone
- +91 84 48 44 49 68
- Website
- srikateeltravels.com
Mangalore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 98 45 79 82 34
- Website
- mangaloretaxiservices.com
Genuine Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 48 50 22 48
- Website
- genuinetaxi.in
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