There are 7 ways to get from Chikodi to Mangalore by bus, train, car, taxi or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Chikodi VRL Travels to Belagavi
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Take the bus from Belagavi to Mangaluru VRL Main Office PVS Kodiyal Bail
6 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Ghatprabha to Mangalore Jn
Drive
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Drive from Chikodi to Mangalore
Taxi to Kolhapur, fly
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Take a taxi from Chikodi to Kolhapur
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Fly from Kolhapur (KLH) to Mangalore (IXE)
Taxi to Belgaum, fly
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Take a taxi from Chikodi to Belgaum
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Fly from Belgaum (IXG) to Mangalore (IXE)
Taxi to Goa Mopa, fly
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Take a taxi from Chikodi to Goa Mopa
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Fly from Goa Mopa (GOX) to Mangalore (IXE)
Bus to Hubli, fly
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Take the bus from Chikodi to Hubballi
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Fly from Hubli (HBX) to Mangalore (IXE)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chikodi to Mangalore is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,600 and takes 11h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Chikodi to Mangalore is to taxi and fly which costs ₹6,500 - ₹19,000 and takes 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct bus from Chikodi to Mangalore. However, there are services departing from Chikodi VRL Travels and arriving at Mangaluru VRL Main Office PVS Kodiyal Bail via Belagavi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
The distance between Chikodi and Mangalore is 392 km. The road distance is 496.3 km.
The best way to get from Chikodi to Mangalore without a car is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Chikodi to Mangalore, including transfers.
Chikodi to Mangalore bus services, operated by Vijayanand Travels, depart from Chikodi VRL Travels station.
The best way to get from Chikodi to Mangalore is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,700 and takes 14h 42m.
There is no direct flight from Kolhapur Airport to Mangalore Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 55m and has one stopover.
Chikodi to Mangalore bus services, operated by Vijayanand Travels, arrive at Mangaluru VRL Main Office PVS Kodiyal Bail station.

- Distance: 391.6 km
- Duration: 11h 10m
What companies run services between Chikodi, India and Mangalore, India?
You can take a bus from Chikodi to Mangalore via Belagavi in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ghatprabha to Mangalore Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹270 - ₹1,400 and the journey takes 14h.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kolhapur to Mangalore via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹17,000
Flights from Kolhapur to Mangalore via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹18,000
Flights from Kolhapur to Mangalore via Bengaluru, Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500 - ₹23,000
Flights from Kolhapur to Mangalore via Ahmedabad, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500 - ₹23,000
Flights from Belgaum to Mangalore via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹21,000
Flights from Belgaum to Mangalore via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹19,000
Flights from Belgaum to Mangalore via Bengaluru, Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500 - ₹27,000
Flights from Belgaum to Mangalore via Bengaluru, Hubli
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹22,000
Flights from Belgaum to Mangalore via Bengaluru, Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500 - ₹25,000
Flights from Belgaum to Mangalore via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000 - ₹23,000
Flights from Belgaum to Mangalore via Hyderabad, Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000 - ₹25,000
Flights from Goa Mopa to Mangalore via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500 - ₹18,000
Flights from Goa Mopa to Mangalore via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹19,000
Flights from Goa Mopa to Mangalore via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹18,000
Flights from Goa Mopa to Mangalore via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000 - ₹31,000
Flights from Goa Mopa to Mangalore via Hyderabad, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹20,000
Flights from Hubli to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300 - ₹11,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Ghatprabha to Mangalore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270 - ₹1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270 - ₹350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750 - ₹950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000 - ₹1,400

- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Chikodi VRL Travels to Belagavi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490 - ₹700
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Belagavi to Mangaluru VRL Main Office PVS Kodiyal Bail
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600 - ₹850
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Chikodi to Hubballi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500 - ₹750
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400 - ₹1,700
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chikodi to Mangalore is 496 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Chikodi to Mangalore.
IndiGo Airlines offers flights from Kolhapur Airport to Mangalore Airport.
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