The Bangalore to Karkala bus route covers approximately 378 kms and takes about 8 hrs 13 mins. A total of 49 direct buses operated by 22 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 08:35, and the last bus leaves at 23:00.
Major boarding points in Bangalore include Agara, Anand Rao Circle, Arasinakunte, Arekere, Attibele, Attiguppe, BEL Circle, BTM Layout, Baiyappanahalli, Banaswadi, while common drop locations in Karkala are Karkala, Karkala Bus Stand, Karkala Durgamba Office.
RTC and private operators such as Sugama Tourist, Reshma Tourists, Vishal Tourist, Durgamba Motors , Pragathi Tourist Corporation offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 450 - INR 5000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



