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St. Mary's Island
Boats from Malpe jetty, about 20 to 30 minutes each way. No boats in the monsoon. Fifty people may go in two batches.
Malpe Beach
Next to the jetty. The bus parks near the beach for the evening.
Udupi Sri Krishna Matha
About 6 km. Big buses park near the car street.
Kaup Beach and Lighthouse
About half an hour south. Good on the way back.
Distance
405 km
From Bangalore
Time
About 10 hr
Via Kunigal, Sakleshpur and Mangalore
Starting from
₹ 39600
3 days, 900 km, 27 seater
Start
70 km
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185 km
225 km
290 km
350 km
405 km
One assembly point
For a school or college group of 40 to 50, the bus leaves at 5 am from one roomy point on the edge of the city, because loading a full coach near Majestic is rushed and difficult. Malpe, where the island boats leave, is about 405 km away, around ten hours with halts. Suitcases ride in the luggage hold with name tags; every student keeps water, a cap and sunscreen in a small bag at the seat.
Drive through
In the early dark the bus rolls through Kunigal without stopping, and breakfast for the whole group waits at Hassan. Hutridurga, a fortified hill in this taluk that rises to roughly 3,708 ft, is a well known trek and a good idea for a future school outing. Most students sleep through this part of the trip. The coach cruises on the quiet toll road for two hours, with the cabin lights dimmed so nobody is disturbed.
Drive on
Channarayapatna goes by without a halt. The town still sits on the plateau at roughly 845 m, and from here the land climbs slowly towards the hills of Hassan. School groups often visit Shravanabelagola, just 12 km away, and the return morning is the right time for its barefoot climb. Breakfast is about forty minutes ahead at Hassan, so students should wait for it rather than open their packets of chips now.
Breakfast with bus parking
The students eat breakfast at Hassan. Our driver knows a few highway hotels here with space to turn a coach and enough tables to seat a whole class together, so the meal takes about 45 minutes including restrooms. Teachers check the list as everyone boards. Hassan is mild from October to March, with days between about 15 and 28 C. From here the coach starts its gentle climb into the coffee hills around Sakleshpur.
Before the ghat
Before the Shiradi descent the coach takes its final restroom break at Sakleshpur, about 15 minutes. Some monsoon orders let only lighter vehicles through, and full coaches were then routed round by Arkalgud, Kushalnagar and Sampaje; our office confirms the rule the day before the trip. The descent is long and steep in places, so the driver uses low gear, and students remain in their seats with bags stowed. The island trip is still about 180 km away from here.
Lunch
Lunch is at Uppinangady, the river town below the ghat where the Kumaradhara joins the Netravati. A large hotel with a yard for buses serves the group rice meals; allow 50 minutes so everyone eats at ease. In the monsoon the rivers swell quickly, and students can see the brown water from the bridge as the bus crosses. Teachers count heads before the coach leaves for the coast. Leaders should refill water cans here for the afternoon heat.
Coast road
Mangalore begins at the Netravati bridge, which the coach reaches at roughly 350 km before swinging north onto NH66. Students may like to know that this is the only city in Karnataka linked by air, road, rail and sea. The driver avoids the inner streets and sticks to the highway through the afternoon traffic. Malpe lies about 55 km up the coast, a little over an hour away. Leaders can read out the room list during this last stretch.
Malpe drop
About ten hours after leaving Bangalore the bus drops the group at its hotel in Malpe. This is one of the coast's big fishing harbours, and the boats going out in the morning and evening are a lively sight for students. Pick a hotel with space for a coach, because lanes near the harbour are narrow. Udupi is only 5 km inland for meals, shopping and the next day's plans.
Taking a college batch or an office team of 30 to 50 to St. Below you will find the Bangalore to St. Mary's Island Bus route, the halts that suit a big coach and the fare. Mary's Island and Malpe? A bus keeps everyone together over the ghat and to the jetty. Book a bus on rent in Bangalore with Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | St. Mary's Island and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Bangalore to St. Mary's Island via Kunigal, Sakleshpur and Mangalore | About 405 km | About 810 km | About 10 hr with stops |
Malpe jetty is about 405 km away, so the round trip is about 810 km. At 300 km a day, 3 days are billed 900 km, with Udupi and Kaup inside that. The boat ticket is paid at the jetty. Tolls, parking and GST at actual. Volvo and BharatBenz on request, 400 km a day. The per km rate already pays for diesel and driver; the driver's day allowance is extra. Both AC and non-AC buses are available, and the rate depends on the one you choose.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 3 days, 900 km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹44 | ₹41,700 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹60 | ₹57,000 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | |
₹65 | ₹61,500 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | |
₹54 | ₹51,600 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 |
Totals are the km fare plus the day driver allowance. Extra: night driver allowance (₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size), tolls, parking and GST. Shared by 50, 4 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,380 a person.
Up to 30: 30 seater bus. 31 to 40: 40 seater bus. 41 to 50: 50 seater bus. For the ghat, 2+2 seats are easier on a long day.
About 20 people? The Bangalore to St. Mary's Island mini bus costs less. Ghat roads and stops around Udupi are in our Udupi to Bangalore distance guide.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹55,126 ₹66,543
+ ₹9743 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/c 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹59,491 ₹71,828
+ ₹10528 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹49,888 ₹60,200
+ ₹8800 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹40,858 ₹49,328
+ ₹7228 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹44,350 ₹53,557
+ ₹7857 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹63,856 ₹77,114
+ ₹11314 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹64,000
+ ₹11340 (Taxes & Charges)
Travelled to Bangalore
We had a great experience with this travel agent while arranging a bus for our team outing. The response was quick and professional, and all our requirements were handled smoothly. The bus arrived on time, was neat and clean, and the journey was very comfortable. Special thanks to Mahantesh, who was the coordinator and supported us with all last-minute changes. The overall coordination was excellent, which made our trip hassle-free. Highly recommended for group travel arrangement.
Sagar Bamashetti
11/9/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Sharing a quick note of appreciation for the bus arranged through Tejes Travel for our team outing. The 40-seater bus was very comfortable, clean, and well maintained, which made the journey smooth and enjoyable for everyone. The driver was punctual, polite, and cooperative, and the overall coordination from the Tejes Travel team was very good.
Saroj Gupta
6/11/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
I had booked to go to a resort on a day trip with senior citizens too.. Ms. Revathi was so good arranging a very good, comfortable bus. Which came in time. Driver was also very polite.. Thanks a lot ms. Revathi and Tejas tours and travels.
Somaasunder Ks
2/6/2025 Bangalore
5/5
Travelled to Bangalore
Lead Consultantancy, we had booked the bus from Tejas Tours and Travels. The experience was great. 1. Good Customer service 2. Soft spoken driver 3. Clean seats and Good AC They were professional, great experience. Overall we support and recommend.
Ramesh Thirugnanam
13/10/2024 Bangalore
5/5
A coach to Malpe, where the island boats start, covers about 405 km each way, roughly 810 km in total. It runs on NH75 across the plateau and down the Shiradi ghat, then from Mangalore up NH66 past Udupi. With breakfast and lunch for a full group, allow about 10 hours each way.
3 days, 900 km. A 40 seater at ₹60/km is ₹54,000; a 50 seater at ₹54/km is ₹48,600. Driver allowance, tolls and GST extra. Boat tickets separate.
Usually October to May. They stop in the monsoon.
Usually in batches. Reach Malpe jetty early on weekends.
The 33 seater. All sizes are on bus on rent in Bangalore.
At ₹44/km, ₹39,600 for 900 km, plus ₹700/day a day.
December to February, when the coast is dry and days are around 32 C. The boats run from 9 am to 5:30 pm outside the monsoon, so a winter morning is ideal. March to May is hot, up to about 38 C in Udupi, and the bare rock on the islands gets very hot by noon.
One bag each for the hold, with a name tag, and a small day bag with towel, cap, sunscreen, water and slippers. The hold opens only at the hotel, so the day bag stays at the seat. Wet clothes go in a plastic bag inside the day bag, never loose on the seats.
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