Mantralayam is a popular pilgrimage destination visited by devotees year-round. With a regular schedule and multiple departure options, the bus service connecting Dharwad to Mantralayam offers pilgrims a convenient and reliable way to visit the temple town for darshan.
The Dharwad to Mantralayam bus route covers approximately 362 kms and takes about 8 hrs 22 mins. A total of 4 direct buses operated by 3 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 21:00, and the last bus leaves at 22:30.
Major boarding points in Dharwad include Brindavan Station Road, Court Circle Signal, Dharward Bypass, Others, Sdm College, Srinagar Circle Univercity, while common drop locations in Mantralayam are Mantralaya.
RTC and private operators such as SS Tourist offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 900 - INR 1200.00 depending on the bus type and features.



