The Kottayam to Mangaluru bus route covers approximately 486 kms and takes about 12 hrs 0 mins. A total of 8 direct buses operated by 6 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 17:45, and the last bus leaves at 19:35.
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Major boarding points in Kottayam include Anna University, Chingavanam, Karithas, while common drop locations in Mangaluru are Bejai, Jyothi Talkies, Kankanady, Kottara, Kulur Bus Stop, Ladyhill, Lalbagh, Mulki Bus Stand, Nitk Surathkal, Others.
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RTC and private operators such as Ubc travels, Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada) offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 842 - INR 3000.00 depending on the bus type and features.



