10/04/2026
Due to ongoing tensions in Middle East ,fuel prices have gone up and it impacts ticket prices.
There are airports in Calicut,Kannur,and Mangalore.But the hell is high airfare, so expensive!!
From Gulf countries,the ticket charges to Mumbai Airport is comparatively cheaper among all airports in India.But getting reservation in train to Kerala not easy.Pravasis from Kannur, Kasaragod and Dakshin Kannada Districts can select the option of Buses from Mumbai.
Bus Transports From Mumbai to Mangalore......................................................
Mumbai -Mangalore bus tickets cost between 1000 to 5000 with popular operators like VRL travels,and KSRTC(Karnataka) offering
*Non-AC Sleeper.
*AC sleeper.
*Multi Axle AC sleeper ,
*Scania AC sleeper,
*Volvo Multi Axle,
*KSRTC Airavat Volvo and Sleeper.
The journey takes 18 to 19 hours.
Booking Options............................
Abhi bus.
Red bus.
Official KSRTC site.ksrtc.in or
Official KSRTC app.
It is recommended to book in advance to secure preferred seats especially on weekends or during festivals.
Morning buses start at 10.30 am and the last bus departs at 8.00pm.
It is highly recommended to check the exact boarding point and time on booking platforms like Abhi bus ,redBus or KSRTC while booking as specific points vary by operators.
Departure & Arrival points in Mumbai................................................
Borivali.(East/West)
Andheri.(East/West)
Dadar(East)
Thane.
Vashi.
Nerukul.
Kharghar.
Panvel.
Major operators like VRL travels and Anand Travels (servicing Mira road)typically pick up passengers across these points.
Andheri is the very close central location to Mumbai Airport around 4.3 to 8 kms and can be reached within 30 minutes by taxi.
Common Arrival points/Droping points in Mangalore.....................................................
Bejai.
Pump well(Kankanady circle).
Kuntikana.
Baikampady.
Kaikampa.
Vamanjoor.
Surathkal.
Adyar.
Mijiar/Thodar.
Bejai and PumpWell are the nearest locations to Mangalore central Railway station,around 3kms ,can be reached by auto or local buses within 15 minutes.