Dharmasthala is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Manipal to Dharmasthala offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Manipal to Dharmasthala bus route covers approximately 97 kms and takes about 2 hrs 40 mins. A total of 2 direct buses operated by 2 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 20:15, and the last bus leaves at 21:15.
Major boarding points in Manipal include Indrali Busstop, Kadiyali, Laxmindra Nagar, Tiger Circle, while common drop locations in Dharmasthala are Bejai.
RTC and private operators such as KSRTC (Karnataka) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 500 - INR 1999.00 depending on the bus type and features.



