The Hospet to Mangaluru bus route covers approximately 428 kms and takes about 10 hrs 10 mins. A total of 5 direct buses operated by 4 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 20:00, and the last bus leaves at 23:05.
Major boarding points in Hospet include KSRTC Bus Stand, Others, Station Road, while common drop locations in Mangaluru are Baikampady, Bejai, Deralakatte, Hampankatta, Jyothi Talkies, Kottara, Kulur Bus Stop, Ladyhill, Lalbagh, Mulki Bus Stand.
RTC and private operators such as Ganesh Travels And Tours, Sugama Tourist offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 659 - INR 1200.00 depending on the bus type and features.



