Mysore to Karwar Bus Hire for Groups of 27 to 50
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Rabindranath Tagore Beach
Long beach in town. The bus parks on the beach road; keep an hour.
INS Chapal Warship Museum
Old warship turned museum on the beach. Groups go in batches.
Kali River Bridge and Sadashivgad
Hill fort ruins by the Kali bridge. Short climb from the road.
Devbagh Beach
Beach across the river mouth. Boats from the jetty, in small batches.
Gokarna
About 50 km south. Buses park in the town; walk to the main beach.
Distance
520 km
From Mysore
Time
About 13 hr
Via Hunsur, Mangalore and Murudeshwar
Starting from
₹ 55600
4 days, 1,200 km, 27 seater
29 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC29 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
30 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC30 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
32 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC32 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
33 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
NORMALAC33 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
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40 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC40 Seats
₹73,168 ₹88,390
+ ₹12990 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹78,988 ₹95,438
+ ₹14038 (Taxes & Charges)
49 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC49 Seats
₹66,184 ₹79,933
+ ₹11733 (Taxes & Charges)
50 Seater Bus A/C 2/3
NORMALAC50 Seats
₹66,184 ₹79,933
+ ₹11733 (Taxes & Charges)
27 Seater Bus A/C 2/1
LUXURYAC27 Seats
₹54,244 ₹65,538
+ ₹9638 (Taxes & Charges)
30 seater bus A/C Executive 2/2
LUXURYAC30 Seats
₹58,900 ₹71,176
+ ₹10476 (Taxes & Charges)
45 Seater Benz Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹84,808 ₹1,02,485
+ ₹15085 (Taxes & Charges)
Volvo Bus A/C 2/2
LUXURYAC45 Seats
₹85,000
+ ₹15120 (Taxes & Charges)
Start
45 km
120 km
150 km
200 km
255 km
315 km
395 km
520 km
One gate for the bus
For a full bus to Karwar we plan two days, with the night in Mangalore, so the group gathers at 7 am at one gate. A college ground or an open maidan with space for a coach works best; Doddakere Maidan is used for parking during palace events, so check it is free that day. Load bags in the hold, keep overnight bags inside, and give the coordinator the name list. The bus leaves for the Hunsur road.
Tea and head count
Hunsur, on the Lakshmana Tirtha at roughly 800 m, is the coach's first halt, 45 km from Mysore. Breakfast was eaten at home, so twenty five minutes is for tea and toilets at a roadside hotel that can park a bus. Two state highways, SH 86 and SH 90, begin in this town, but our driver stays on the Kushalnagar road. The coordinator does the first head count, and the bus climbs towards Madikeri. Hunsur sits on the Lakshmana Tirtha river at about 800 m, and the morning air is still cool. Teak and tobacco are what the town lives on.
Diesel and tea
Madikeri is the last big halt in the hills, and the driver fills diesel here. Talakaveri, the source of the Kaveri, is about 48 km away and Bhagamandala about 33 to 39 km, a separate trip for a pilgrim group. Kodagu roads carry loaded lorries and have unmarked speed breakers, so the bus moves slowly through the hills. Twenty minutes covers tea and restrooms. Coorg Arabica coffee and honey are sold along the main road, but a big group shops faster on the return.
Ghat descent
Sampaje is on the long descent below Madikeri, about 30 km down NH275, and the bus does not stop on the ghat. The Kodagu administration has banned heavy vehicles on ghat roads during heavy rain alerts, and this stretch had landslides in August 2018, so bus trips in July and August are confirmed the day before. The driver keeps a low gear all the way to the plains. The plains begin at Puttur, 50 km further, so the bus has an hour of slow driving ahead.
Lunch for forty
The coach group eats its first day lunch in Puttur, the town where the long Sampaje descent finally gives way to flat ground. Big plates of rice with a coastal gravy and buttermilk keep forty people happy, and forty five minutes leaves time for the restrooms. The Mahalingeshwara temple stands in the middle of town for anyone quick. Arecanut traders crowd the bazaar, so the coach waits off the market road. Mangalore is 55 km on. Patrode and kotte kadubu are Tulu dishes that some hotels add to the plate.
Night in Mangalore
Day one ends early in Mangalore, the halfway point. The free afternoon suits Panambur beach or the 370 acre Pilikula park, and dinner can be Mangalorean or Udupi style vegetarian. Late joiners can reach the group easily, because Mangalore has an airport at Bajpe and three railway stations. The coach parks in the hotel compound overnight with bags locked inside. Tomorrow starts early for the remaining 265 km to Karwar. The beaches at Panambur and Tannirbhavi are on the city's west side, close to the highway hotels.
Breakfast on day two
An hour out of Mangalore on the second morning, the coach pulls into Udupi for breakfast. Some groups line up for the meal the Krishna Matha gives every visitor, while others eat masala dosa and coffee at the hotels outside. The bus uses the Matha parking. Thirty minutes, then a head count. About 205 km remain to Karwar, up NH66 by Kundapura. Kundapura is 37 km north of Udupi, and the highway passes Maravanthe beach soon after, a view the group gets from the windows.
Sightseeing halt
Murudeshwar is 2 km off NH66, and the bus parks near the beach below the temple. The group gets forty minutes for the 123 ft Shiva statue and the 20 storey gopura; temple entry has a dress code. Boats and jet skis run from the beach. Honnavar is the next town north, and Karwar about 125 km on, so the coordinator keeps the time strictly. Kollur Mookambika is about 50 km inland from Murudeshwar, for a group with a spare day.
Group drop
Karwar, headquarters of Uttara Kannada, sits on the mouth of the Kali, and our coach unloads the group right at the hotel. Expect seafood on every menu, fish curry with coconut and cashew, and kurle ambat, a crab masala; order simple dishes for forty. In December, Navy Week usually opens INS Kadamba near Binaga to the public, a good outing for a group. Karwar station is on the Konkan Railway. Gokarna is 59 km south, a day trip for the group.
Planning Mysore to Karwar bus hire for a college beach tour or an office trip of 45? One bus runs the whole coast road from Mangalore north, with temple and beach halts where a big coach can park. Get a bus on rent in Mysore through Tejas Tours & Travels.
Route | One way | Karwar and back | Time by bus |
|---|---|---|---|
Mysore to Karwar via Hunsur, Mangalore and Murudeshwar | About 520 km | About 1,040 km | About 13 hr with stops |
Karwar is roughly 520 km from Mysore, so the bus covers around 1,040 km. We bill that as 4 days, 1,200 km at 300 km a day. On top come the driver bata of ₹700 to ₹1,000 each day by bus size, and parking, tolls and GST at actual. One way: on request. Most bus groups take four days with Murudeshwar and Gokarna along the way. Both AC and non-AC available; mention which in your quote request. Volvo or BharatBenz on request, billed at 400 km each day. Fuel and the driver are in the rate per km.
Vehicle | Rate per km | 4 days, 1,200 km | 5 days, 1,500 km | 6 days, 1,800 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹44 | ₹55,600 | ₹69,500 | ₹83,400 | |
₹60 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | |
₹60 | ₹76,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹114,000 | |
₹65 | ₹82,000 | ₹102,500 | ₹123,000 | |
₹54 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 | |
₹54 | ₹68,800 | ₹86,000 | ₹103,200 |
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 5% GST. Shared by 50, 5 days in the 50 Seater Bus is about ₹1,720 a person.
Count heads first. For 27 to 29: 29 seater bus. For up to 33: 33 seater bus. For 34 to 40: 40 seater bus. Between 41 and 49: 49 seater bus.
Under 25 people? The Mysore to Karwar mini bus costs less. Just a family of twelve? See the Mysore to Karwar tempo traveller. Back from Karwar and need local runs? See bus hire in Mysore.
Cancellation: no charge more than 72 hours before pickup; see the cancellation policy for the rest.
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 Ooty
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 Ooty
5/5
Travelled to Wayanad
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 Wayanad
5/5
A coach travels about 520 km to reach Karwar and close to 1,040 km for the full return. Day one runs through Hunsur, Madikeri, the Sampaje descent and Puttur to a night in Mangalore; day two follows the coast by Udupi and Murudeshwar. The wheels turn for around 13 hours in total across the two days.
A one way drop to Karwar is priced on request, ₹2 a km above the return rate.
The 49 seater, so a few seats stay free for bags. All sizes are on bus on rent in Mysore.
On the 520 km road to Karwar, GST, tolls, parking and permits are added at cost.
If the Karwar bus runs past 10 pm, the night bata is ₹700 to ₹1,000 a night, by size.
Yes. Both are short turns off NH66 with bus parking. Plan one night at Murudeshwar.
Yes, one of the best. The roads are dry, the Sampaje ghat is clear and the coast is pleasant. Navy Week in December is usually the only time INS Kadamba near Binaga opens to the public. Karavali Utsav, a three to four day festival, is also held at Karwar every year, so hotels fill up; book rooms early.
We plan the night in Mangalore, about halfway. The city has hotels that take a group of forty with bus parking, and the afternoon is free for a beach. Day two is about 265 km to Karwar with breakfast at Udupi and a halt at Murudeshwar, so the group arrives by evening, fresh.
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