There are 9 ways to get from Vellore to Manipal by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Mangaluru
best- Take the bus from Vellore to Bangalore
- Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangaluru
- Take the bus from Mangalore to Manipal
12h 55m₹1,316–4,665Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Yasvantpur Jn11006
- Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Udupi16595 / ...
15h 47m₹588–3,671Drive 579.6 km
- Drive from Vellore to Manipal579.6 km
8h 11m₹6,191–8,942Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Bajpe Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Renigunta Jn
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)TIR - IXE
- Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Manipal
9h 37m₹6,756–17,543Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk BridgeFlixBus IN4310 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge to FlixBus Manipal - Bus StopFlixBus IN4520
18h 5m₹1,014–3,165Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Bajpe Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)MAA - IXE
- Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Manipal
7h 4m₹7,224–14,151Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Bajpe Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)BLR - IXE
- Take the taxi from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Manipal
8h 56m₹5,100–9,284Train, train to Chennai International Airport, fly to Shivamogga, taxi
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Take the train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)MAA - RQY
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Manipal
8h 4m₹8,124–15,751Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Shivamogga, taxi
- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Shivamogga (RQY)BLR - RQY
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Manipal
10h 16m₹8,300–14,884
Vellore to Manipal by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Manipal is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹3,700 and takes 15h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Manipal is to train and fly and taxi which takes 7h 4m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vellore to Manipal. However, there are services departing from Vellore and arriving at Manipal via Kempegowda B.S. and Mangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Vellore and Manipal is 604 km. The road distance is 579.6 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Manipal without a car is to bus via Mangaluru which takes 12h 55m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700.
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Vellore to Manipal, including transfers.
Vellore to Manipal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Manipal is to bus via Mangaluru which takes 12h 55m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹3,700 and takes 15h 47m.
Vellore to Manipal bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Manipal is 580 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Vellore to Manipal.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Manipal, India?
You can take a bus from Vellore to Manipal via Bangalore, Kempegowda B.S., Mangaluru, and Mangalore in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vellore Cant to Manipal via Yasvantpur Jn and Udupi in around 15h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–12,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bajpe Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–12,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Bajpe Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–6,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–6,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–6,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–5,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Yasvantpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Yasvantpur Jn to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Vellore Cant to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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 Vellore Cant to Krishnarajapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹430–600
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 8893555000
- info@kalladatravels.com
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Mangalore to Manipal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge to FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹210–240
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹210–240
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–4,700
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
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
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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