Bengaluru to Mangaluru bus timings & fare
Around 70 KSRTC services a day link Bengaluru with the coast at Mangaluru. Overnight Ambaari sleepers and Airavat Club Class Volvos dominate the 9 PM to 11:30 PM band, while Karnataka Sarige and Ashwamedha keep daytime fares under ₹500. The route crosses the Western Ghats on Shiradi Ghat, so timings stretch in the monsoon.
Sample timetable
Representative reservable services with arrival time and fare. Times and fares are indicative.
- 06:05 AMarr 01:15 PMRajahamsa Executive₹7527 h 10 m journey
- 06:30 AMarr 02:00 PMKarnataka Sarige₹4807 h 30 m journey
- 07:00 AMarr 02:00 PMAiravat Club Class₹1,1567 h journey
- 01:00 PMarr 08:30 PMAiravat₹1,0607 h 30 m journey
- 02:00 PMarr 09:30 PMKarnataka Sarige₹4807 h 30 m journey
- 04:00 PMarr 11:30 PMRajahamsa Executive₹7527 h 30 m journey
- 09:30 PMarr 04:15 AMAmbaari Dream Class₹1,4076 h 45 m journey
- 10:00 PMarr 05:00 AMAmbaari Utsav₹1,5127 h journey
- 10:30 PMarr 05:30 AMNon-AC Sleeper₹1,0027 h journey
- 11:15 PMarr 06:00 AMAiravat Club Class 2.0₹1,2576 h 45 m journey
Bus classes & fares
- Karnataka Sarige / Ashwamedha₹480
- Rajahamsa Executive₹752
- Non-AC Sleeper₹1,002
- Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper)₹1,052
- Airavat (Volvo)₹1,060
- Airavat Club Class₹1,156 – ₹1,162
- Airavat Club Class 2.0₹1,257
- Ambaari Dream Class (AC Sleeper)₹1,407
- Ambaari Utsav (AC Sleeper)₹1,508 – ₹1,512
Boarding & dropping points
Kempegowda BS Terminal 2A · Yeshwantpur · Jalahalli Cross · Kengeri TTMC · Mysuru Road Satellite BS · Jayanagar · HSR Layout · Nelamangala
Mangaluru Bus Stand · Kalladka · Mani · Deralakatte · Thokkottu · Yenepoya Hospital · Mudipu · Puttur
Nelamangala → Kunigal → Hassan → Sakleshpur → B C Road
All departures from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) →
Getting the most out of the Bangalore to Mangalore bus
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AC sleeper classes let you sleep through the long ghat section and arrive fresh in Mangaluru before the morning rush.
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Book premium overnight services at least a day ahead for weekends and long holidays.
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Avoid the June–September monsoon on Shiradi Ghat if you can; landslide diversions via Charmadi add hours.
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Many services drop at B C Road and Kalladka before the city stand, handy for Bantwal and the airport road.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bangalore to Mangalore KSRTC bus fare?
Fares range from ₹480 on Karnataka Sarige / Ashwamedha to ₹1,512 on Ambaari Utsav (AC Sleeper). Rajahamsa Executive ₹752; Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,002; Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper) ₹1,052; Airavat (Volvo) ₹1,060; Airavat Club Class ₹1,156 – ₹1,162; Airavat Club Class 2.0 ₹1,257; Ambaari Dream Class (AC Sleeper) ₹1,407.
How many KSRTC buses run from Bengaluru to Mangaluru daily?
About 70 reservable KSRTC services run daily on this route, and the Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) departure sheet lists 57 services to Mangaluru.
How long does the Bangalore to Mangalore bus journey take?
The 352 km trip takes 6 h – 9 h depending on the class and time of day. Route: NH-75 via Hassan and Shiradi Ghat.
From which bus stand does the Bangalore to Mangalore bus depart?
Main boarding points are Kempegowda BS Terminal 2A, Yeshwantpur, Jalahalli Cross, Kengeri TTMC and others. Buses drop at Mangaluru Bus Stand, Kalladka, Mani, Deralakatte, Thokkottu, Yenepoya Hospital, Mudipu, Puttur.
Is an AC bus available from Bengaluru to Mangaluru?
Yes. AC options include Non-AC Sleeper, Pallakki (Non-AC Sleeper), Airavat (Volvo), Airavat Club Class, Airavat Club Class 2.0, Ambaari Dream Class (AC Sleeper), Ambaari Utsav (AC Sleeper).
Can I book KSRTC tickets online for Bangalore to Mangalore?
Yes. Reserve on ksrtc.in or the KSRTC AWATAR app. Seats open within the advance-reservation window and premium weekend services sell out early.