🚌 KSRTC Bus Route
Live bus timetable, fares & boarding points
Mangalore to Tirupati is about 615 km by road, crossing the Western Ghats to Hassan and then running via Bengaluru and Chittoor, mostly on NH 75. KSRTC runs 3 direct buses a day: a Pallakki Non AC Sleeper at 12:01 PM (₹1,602), an Airavat Club Class at 02:02 PM (₹1,890) and an Airavat Club Class 2.0 at 08:51 PM (₹2,090). The journey takes about 14½ to 16 hours, and all buses end at Tirupathi bus stand, from where APSRTC buses go up to Tirumala. Most passengers are pilgrims from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi visiting the Sri Venkateswara temple.
Bus Schedule
| Source | Destination | Type | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | Mangalore | Tirupati | Airavat Club Class | 02:02 PM | 06:00 AM | 15h 58m | ₹1890 |
| + | Mangalore | Tirupati | Airavat Club Class 2.0 | 08:51 PM | 11:31 AM | 14h 40m | ₹2090 |
| + | Mangalore | Tirupati | Pallakki (Non AC Sleeper) | 12:01 PM | 03:00 AM | 14h 59m | ₹1602 |
Fare Details
- Airavat Club Class₹1890
- Airavat Club Class 2.0₹2090
- Pallakki (Non AC Sleeper)₹1602
Boarding Points
- Mangaluru Bus Station
- Jyothi Circle
- PVS Bus Stop 9480815319
- Pumpwel NH 48 Bus Stop 9480815319
- Kankanady
- Padeel Bus Stand
Dropping Points
- Tirupathi Bus Stand
Travel Tips
- For the cheapest overnight option, take the 12:01 PM Pallakki Non AC Sleeper (₹1,602). It reaches Tirupati at about 03:00 AM, early enough for morning darshan queues.
- The 08:51 PM Airavat Club Class 2.0 reaches Tirupati at 11:31 AM, which suits passengers who have a darshan slot later in the day.
- Book your TTD darshan ticket before the bus ticket, then pick the bus that reaches Tirupati a few hours before your slot to allow time for the climb or bus up to Tirumala.
- The first part of the route crosses the Shiradi Ghat to Hassan, which can be slow in the monsoon. Carry snacks and water, as halts are limited on the long night stretch.
Best time to travel: September to February is the best time, with pleasant weather in both Tirupati and the ghats. Brahmotsavam, Vaikunta Ekadasi and summer holidays bring heavy crowds, so book bus seats and darshan well ahead in those periods.