There are 8 ways to get from Mangaluru to Karatagi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Mangaluru to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Roadbus
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Chitradurgabus
- Take the bus from Chitradurga to Karatagibus
13h 25mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thokur to Madgaontrain
- Take the train from Madgaon to Gadag Jntrain
- Take the train from Gadag Jn to Karatagitrain
16h 2m₹1,099–5,059Drive 435.3 km
- Drive from Mangaluru to Karatagicar 435.3 km
6h 34m₹4,219–6,094Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mangaluru to Karatagitaxi 435.3 km
6h 34m₹9,500–12,000Fly Bajpe Airport to Hubli Airport, train
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane IXE - HBX
- Take the train from Hubli Jn to Karatagitrain
9h 33m₹6,453–22,350Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Mangaluru to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Karatagibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
16h 15mFly Bajpe Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane IXE - VDY
- Take the taxi from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Karatagitaxi
15h 9m₹6,703–22,140Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Pvs B.S. to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY)plane BLR - VDY
- Take the taxi from Jindal Vijaynagar Airport (VDY) to Karatagitaxi
11h 36m₹3,874–17,381
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Hubli Airport (HBX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mangaluru to Karatagi is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 16h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Mangaluru to Karatagi is to drive which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mangaluru to Karatagi. However, there are services departing from Mangaluru and arriving at Karatagi via Shivamogga and Chitradurga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Mangaluru to Karatagi. However, there are services departing from Thokur and arriving at Karatagi via Madgaon and Gadag Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
The distance between Mangaluru and Karatagi is 487 km. The road distance is 435.3 km.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Karatagi without a car is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Mangaluru to Karatagi, including transfers.
Mangaluru to Karatagi bus services, operated by Sri Navadurga Bus Service, depart from Mangaluru station.
Mangaluru to Karatagi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thokur station.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Karatagi is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹5,500 and takes 16h 2m.
What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Karatagi, India?
You can take a bus from Mangaluru to Karatagi via Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road, Shivamogga, and Chitradurga in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mangaluru to Karatagi via Thokur, Madgaon, Gadag Jn, and Karatagi in around 16h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Hubli Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–20,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Hyderabad, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–21,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport via Mumbai, Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Jindal Vijaynagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thokur to Madgaon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Madgaon to Gadag Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Gadag Jn to Karatagi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Hubli Jn to Karatagi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Website
- Sri Navadurga Bus Service
Bus from Mangaluru to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Navadurga Bus Service
- Website
- Sri Durgamba Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Durgamba Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 59U
Bus from Mangaluru to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 54U
Bus from Mangaluru to Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 57U
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shivamogga to Chitradurga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–700
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Pvs B.S. to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Chitradurga to Karatagi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–550
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–950
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Website
- Sugama Tourist Route No - L
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sugama Tourist Route No - L
- Website
- Khamsa Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Khamsa Travels
- Website
- UK Air Bus
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- UK Air Bus
- Website
- Yk Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Yk Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Durgamba Travels - R No C
- Website
- Cauvery Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Cauvery Travels
- Website
- Perinba Vilas Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Perinba Vilas Travels
- Website
- Sai Sri Balaji Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sai Sri Balaji Travels
- Website
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 2U
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Durgamba Motors Route No. 2U
- Phone
- 020 67186800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Purple Bus
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–2,500
- Schedules at
- Purple Bus
- Website
- Apoorva Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apoorva Travels
- Website
- Sarathi Tours and Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sarathi Tours and Travels
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Bengaluru to Karatagi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Sugama Tourist Route No - 25
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sugama Tourist Route No - 25
- Website
- Rajakanya Roadlines
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Rajakanya Roadlines
- Website
- Sri Shabari Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Shabari Travels
- Website
- Nagashree Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Karatagi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Nagashree Travels
- Website
- Sri Krishna Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Karatagi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Krishna Holidays
- Website
- Raj’s Travels and Transports
Bus from Bengaluru to Karatagi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Raj’s Travels and Transports
- Website
- Srs Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Karatagi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Srs Travels
- Phone
- +91 94830 71133
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Tour Travels and Holidays
Bus from Bengaluru to Karatagi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Go Tour Travels and Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–12,000
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 Karatagi bus services, operated by Sri Navadurga Bus Service, arrive at Shivamogga Sagar Road / BH Road station.
Mangaluru to Karatagi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madgaon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mangaluru to Karatagi is 435 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Mangaluru to Karatagi.
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