NWKRTCOrdinaryFrom Stand10:15 AM
Departs · Ankola
~3 h 16 min
Direct
01:31 PM
Bhatkal ಭಟ್ಕಳ
NWKRTC route timetableNorth Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation
North Western Karnataka Road Transport CorporationAnkola to Bhatkal bus timings
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6 NWKRTC buses run from Ankola Bus Stand to Bhatkal every day, roughly every 1.4 hours. The first bus leaves at 10:15 AM and the last at 05:15 PM. The 99 km journey takes an estimated 2 h 49 min – 3 h 16 min, so a 10:15 AM departure reaches Bhatkal around 01:04 PM.
First bus
10:15 AM
Ordinary
Last bus
05:15 PM
Vegadoota
Daily buses
6
roughly every 1.4 hours
Est. journey
2 h 49 min – 3 h 16 min
~99 km by road
Ankola BS → Bhatkal · all buses
6 from Ankola · 2 arriving from other stands · showing 8
- NWKRTCOrdinaryFrom Stand
- NWKRTCOrdinaryFrom Stand11:15 AMDeparts · Ankola~3 h 16 minDirect02:31 PMBhatkal ಭಟ್ಕಳ
- NWKRTCServiceArriving to Stand11:37 AMArrives (est.) · Karwar BSleft Karwar BS at 10:30 AMthen Kumta, Bhatkal, Kundapura→Mangaluru ಮಂಗಳೂರು
- NWKRTCServiceFrom Stand12:15 PMDeparts · Ankola~2 h 49 minDirect03:04 PMBhatkal ಭಟ್ಕಳ
- NWKRTCVegadootaFrom Stand03:45 PMDeparts · Ankola~2 h 49 minDirect06:34 PMBhatkal ಭಟ್ಕಳ
- NWKRTCVegadootaFrom Stand04:50 PMDeparts · Ankola~2 h 49 minDirect07:39 PMBhatkal ಭಟ್ಕಳ
- NWKRTCVegadootaFrom Stand05:15 PMDeparts · Ankola~2 h 49 minDirect08:04 PMBhatkal ಭಟ್ಕಳ
- NWKRTCServiceArriving to Stand05:20 PMArrives (est.) · Karwar BSleft Karwar BS at 04:15 PMthen Bhatkal, Kundapura, Udupi→Mysuru ಮೈಸೂರು
Departure times are the corporations' published sheets. “Arriving to Stand” times and the reaching times are estimates from road distance. Times are Indian Standard Time. Logos identify the operating corporation (KSRTC, KKRTC, NWKRTC) and belong to them.
Published NWKRTC schedule for Ankola Bus Stand (North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation), refreshed 2026-10-06. “Arriving to Stand” rows are buses from other stands whose time at Ankola is estimated from road distance; arrival times are estimates from road distance and bus class, not published data. Timings change for festivals and operational reasons. Reserve premium classes on ksrtc.in or the KSRTC AWATAR app.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the first bus from Ankola BS to Bhatkal?
The first NWKRTC bus from Ankola Bus Stand to Bhatkal leaves at 10:15 AM (Ordinary).
What time is the last bus from Ankola BS to Bhatkal?
The last scheduled service departs at 05:15 PM (Vegadoota).
How many NWKRTC buses run from Ankola to Bhatkal daily?
6 services are scheduled from Ankola Bus Stand to Bhatkal every day, roughly every 1.4 hours across the operating hours. 2 leave in the morning, 2 in the afternoon, 2 in the evening and 0 at night.
Which bus types operate on the Ankola to Bhatkal route?
Vegadoota (3), Ordinary (2), Service (1). Premium classes need reservation on ksrtc.in (which also sells KKRTC and NWKRTC seats); ordinary and Karnataka Sarige services usually sell tickets on board.
How long does the bus from Ankola to Bhatkal take?
About 2 h 49 min – 3 h 16 min for the roughly 99 km road journey, depending on the class: Vegadoota ~2 h 49 min, Ordinary ~3 h 16 min, Service ~2 h 49 min. These are estimates from road distance and typical bus speeds; the timetable column "Est. arrival" adds them to each departure.