There are 9 ways to get from Vellore to Manipal by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
7h 28m₹6,893–13,985Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Udupitrain 12789
18h 13m₹640–4,200Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnatakabus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Manipal, Karnataka
13h 5m₹1,000–1,800Drive 578.3 km
- Drive from Vellore to Manipalcar 578.3 km
8h 4m₹6,534–9,437Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Manipaltaxi 578.3 km
8h 4m₹14,000–17,000Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Bajpe Airport, bus
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurmtrain
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane BLR - IXE
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kulai to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus
10h 8m₹4,210–9,304Bus to Tirupati Airport, fly to Shivamogga, bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Renigunta, Andhra Pradeshbus
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane TIR - RQY
- Take the bus from Shivamogga, Karnataka to Udupi, Karnatakabus
12h 5mBus to Chennai International Airport, fly to Shivamogga, bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
- Take the bus from Shivamogga, Karnataka to Udupi, Karnatakabus
12h 35mBus via Bellandur (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Bellandur Ecospacebus FlixBus IN4302 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Bellandur Ecospace to FlixBus Manipal - Syndicate Circlebus FlixBus IN4520
16h 58m₹1,029–3,119
Vellore to Manipal by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Manipal is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Manipal is to bus and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Manipal, Karnataka. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Vellore to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Udupi via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
The distance between Vellore and Manipal is 777 km. The road distance is 578.3 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Manipal without a car is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Vellore to Manipal, including transfers.
Vellore to Manipal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass station.
Vellore to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Manipal is to bus which takes 13h 5m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,200 and takes 18h 13m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Manipal, India?
Bharathi Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Manipal, Karnataka twice daily. Tickets cost ₹1,000–1,800 and the journey takes 13h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Udupi twice a week. Tickets cost ₹410–3,200 and the journey takes 16h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- 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 Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
Bus from Vellore to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Manipal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Bengaluru - Bellandur Ecospace station.
Vellore to Manipal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Udupi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Manipal is 578 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Vellore to Manipal.
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