Bangalore to Mangalore taxi, with a driver you choose.
From the plateau down the Western Ghats to the coast. The ghat section is the part that needs an experienced driver. On TaxiYaar you pick a verified driver by name: see their car, their ratings and reviews from real trips, then call them and pay them directly.
- Distance
- ~345 kmby road from Bengaluru
- Drive time
- 6½–8 hoursdepending on traffic and stops
- Road
- via Hassan and the Shiradi Ghat (NH 75)
The road from Bangalore to Mangalore
- BengaluruPickup from your door, anywhere in the city.
- KunigalThe first stretch of open highway past Nelamangala.
- HassanA meal stop.
- SakleshpurCoffee and cardamom country at the top of the ghat.
- Shiradi GhatThe winding descent to the coast.
- MangaluruThe beaches, the temples and the fish curry.
Before you book
- Check the ghatShiradi Ghat is sometimes closed for repairs or after heavy rain. Ask the driver about the Charmadi or Sampaje routes.
- Monsoon drivingFrom June to September, allow extra time on the ghat.
- Which carAn SUV is steadier on the ghat, especially in the monsoon.
Book a driver, not a cab
No fixed fares and no middleman. Drivers on the route bid for your trip and you pick.
- Post your tripRoute, date, time, passengers and car type. Drivers on your route are notified straight away.
- Drivers bidEach bid has a price, a note, and whether toll and parking are included.
- Pick on trustOpen each driver's profile: ratings in 8 categories, photos of the car, reviews from real trips.
- Call, accept, goTalk to the driver, accept the bid, and start the ride with your OTP. Pay the driver in cash or by UPI.
Bangalore to Mangalore taxi: FAQs
How far is Mangalore from Bangalore by road?
About 345 km by road (via Hassan and the Shiradi Ghat (NH 75)). The drive usually takes 6½–8 hours, depending on traffic and stops.
What is the taxi fare from Bangalore to Mangalore?
There's no fixed fare. Post your trip in the TaxiYaar app and drivers on the route send you their price, saying whether toll and parking are included. You compare bids and pick one. You pay the driver directly in cash or by UPI, and TaxiYaar takes no commission or booking fee.
Which car should I book for Bangalore to Mangalore?
An SUV is steadier on the ghat, especially in the monsoon. You choose the car type when you post your trip.
Can I book a round trip or keep the driver for a few days?
Yes, if the driver agrees. Call them before you accept and agree the return, the waiting and the price. Any extra charges have to be agreed before the trip starts, not during or after.
How do I know the driver is safe?
Every driver's Aadhaar, driving licence and vehicle RC are checked by a person before they go live. You see photos of the actual car and reviews from riders who travelled with them. The trip only starts with your OTP.
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