Bangalore to Mangaluru: distance, travel time and trip plan

About Mangaluru

Mangaluru is where the Western Ghats meet the Arabian Sea. It is a working port city with a relaxed feel, and it is the gateway to the Karnataka coast. The cooking is distinct from the rest of the state, with seafood, neer dosa and a long tradition of bakery and ice cream parlours.

Most Bengaluru visitors come for a weekend and use the city as a base for the beaches and temples around it. The drive uses the highway through Hassan, and the last section crosses the ghats. In heavy monsoon rain that stretch can be restricted, so we check conditions before you travel.

Things to do in Mangaluru

• Panambur and Tannirbhavi beaches
• Kadri Manjunath temple
• St Aloysius Chapel and its painted interior
• Pilikula Nisargadhama with its lake and gardens
• Seafood and Mangalorean meals at local restaurants

Who Mangaluru suits

Food lovers, couples and families who want a short coastal break and an easy base for Udupi and Gokarna.

Getting to Mangaluru from Bengaluru

Mangaluru has an international airport and a main railway station, with direct trains and buses from Bengaluru. By road the usual route is the highway via Hassan. The ghat section near Shiradi can be slow or restricted in the monsoon, so we plan extra time and check ahead.

A sample Mangaluru trip from Bangalore

Day one: reach Mangaluru by afternoon, visit Kadri Manjunath temple and watch the sunset at Panambur or Tannirbhavi. Day two: St Aloysius Chapel in the morning, a seafood lunch, then Pilikula before the drive back, or continue to Udupi.

Planning tips for Mangaluru

• Check ghat road conditions before travelling in the rainy months.
• Swimming can be unsafe at some beaches in the monsoon, so follow local warnings.
• Try a local meal early in the trip so you can plan the rest around it.

Stays and planning

Tell us your dates, group size and budget range and we shortlist stays in and around Mangaluru, then confirm availability and the final price before anything is booked. Request a quote for Mangaluru.