There are 5 ways to get from Mangaluru to Ankola by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Surathkal to Ankolatrain 10108 / ...
4h 58m₹767–2,161Bus via Gokarna
cheapest- Take the bus from Mangaluru to Gokarnabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 57m₹422–661Bus
- Take the bus from Mangaluru to Gokarnabus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater/ Sleeper / ...
6h 55mDrive 233.3 km
- Drive from Mangaluru to Ankolacar 233.3 km
3h 8m₹2,283–3,297Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Ankolataxi 233.3 km
3h 8m₹6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mangaluru to Ankola is to bus via Gokarna which costs ₹420 - ₹700 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Mangaluru to Ankola is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Mangaluru to Ankola. However, there are services departing from Mangaluru and arriving at Ankola Bus Stand via Gokarna Bus Stand KSRTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Mangaluru to Ankola. However, there are services departing from Surathkal and arriving at Ankola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Mangaluru and Ankola is 221 km. The road distance is 233.3 km.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Ankola without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Mangaluru to Ankola, including transfers.
Mangaluru to Ankola bus services, operated by Ganesh Travels and Tours, depart from Mangaluru station.
Mangaluru to Ankola train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surathkal station.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Ankola is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Ankola, Karnātaka, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Surathkal to Ankola 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Ganesh Travels and Tours operates a bus from Mangaluru to Gokarna 4 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 45m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Surathkal to Ankola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +91 92421 07777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ganesh Bus
Bus from Mangaluru to Gokarna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Ganesh Bus
- Phone
- +91-8879498558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Anand Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Gokarna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Anand Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Gokarna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Anand Travels
- Phone
- +91 92416 43124
- [email protected]
- Website
- New Pooja Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Gokarna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- New Pooja Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Gokarna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- New Pooja Travels
- Phone
- +91 91366 60435
- [email protected]
- Website
- PVS Bus
Bus from Mangaluru to Gokarna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- PVS Bus
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Gokarna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹390–650
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Phone
- +91 9994215858
- [email protected]
- Website
- VVT Bus
Bus from Mangaluru to Gokarna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- VVT Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Genuine Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 48 50 22 48
- Website
- genuinetaxi.in
Mangalore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 98 45 79 82 34
- Website
- mangaloretaxi.com
Sri Kateel Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 4 2 48 53 34
- Website
- srikateeltravels.com
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Booking & Getting There
Mangaluru to Ankola bus services, operated by Ganesh Travels and Tours, arrive at Gokarna station.
Mangaluru to Ankola train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ankola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mangaluru to Ankola is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Mangaluru to Ankola.
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