The Thiruvananthapuram to Manipal bus route covers approximately 679 kms and takes about 16 hrs 40 mins. A total of 10 direct buses operated by 6 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 14:00, and the last bus leaves at 16:01.
Major boarding points in Thiruvananthapuram include Aristo Junction, Attingal, Chakka Pass, Infosys Campus, Kaniyapuram,, Kazhakootam, Kesavadasapuram, Others, Pattam, Sreekaryam, while common drop locations in Manipal are Bus Stand, Indrali Busstop, Tiger Circle.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 1500 - INR 2600.00 depending on the bus type and features.








