KSRTC Starts New Mangaluru Buses to Ernakulam, Tirupati and Hyderabad: Timings & Fares
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KSRTC's Mangaluru division started three new inter-state bus services on Monday, 12 October 2026, connecting Mangaluru with Ernakulam (Kerala), Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) and Hyderabad (Telangana). Advance booking is open for all three services.
Timings and fares
| Route | Bus type | Departs Mangaluru | Return departure | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangaluru – Ernakulam | Volvo Multi-Axle (AC) | 9:00 PM | 8:30 PM from Ernakulam | ₹1,000 |
| Mangaluru – Tirupati | Pallakki Non-AC Sleeper | 12:00 noon | 5:30 PM from Tirupati | ₹1,600 |
| Mangaluru – Hyderabad | Pallakki Non-AC Sleeper | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM from Hyderabad | ₹1,800 |
What this means for passengers
- Mangaluru – Ernakulam is an overnight AC service, useful for students and workers travelling between coastal Karnataka and Kochi.
- The Tirupati service gives pilgrims from Dakshina Kannada a direct sleeper bus instead of changing at Bengaluru.
- Fares are the same in both directions. Arrival times and stops on the way have not been announced yet.
How to book
Seats can be booked in advance on the official KSRTC website (ksrtc.karnataka.gov.in), the KSRTC app, or at the Mangaluru bus stand reservation counter. Check the booking page for the latest timings before you travel.
Sources
Kempubus is an independent portal and is not affiliated with KSRTC. This update is based on the published reports listed above. Confirm timings and fares on the official KSRTC website before you travel.