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Mandya to Kasaragod

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mandya, Karnataka to Kasaragod, Kerala.

269 kmDistance
5.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹11,710
Ertiga₹14,860
Innova₹15,490
Innova Crysta₹19,140
Tempo Traveller (12)₹26,200

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹300
AC Seater₹480
Non-AC Sleeper₹430
AC Sleeper₹620
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹800
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Train
Sleeper₹190
Economy₹300
Third AC₹410
Second AC₹570
First AC₹780
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Mandya to Kasaragod

269 km · ~5h 43m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mandya

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Coorg

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 119 km · 2h 23m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kasaragod

    Kasaragod, Kerala

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Mandya to Kasaragod

269 km · ~5h 59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Mandya

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mandya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Mandya → Kasaragod

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~269 km

    ~5h 59m|Tentative fare ₹300–₹800

    Usual tea / meal halts: Madikeri (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Kasaragod

    Kasaragod, Kerala

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Mandya to Kasaragod

Nearest railway stations: Mandya for Mandya, Kasaragod for Kasaragod.

Direct trains

Yeshvantapur-Kannur Express#16517 · Express
10:20 PMMandya
11h 29m35 stops
09:49 AM+1dKasaragod

Other options with a change

1 change · 13h 25m in total

Bangalore Mysore (PUSH-PULL) Passenger#56238 · Passenger
08:37 PMHanakere
58m8 stops
09:35 PMNaganahalli

Change trains at Naganahalli — about 1h 42m wait

Yeshvantapur-Kannur Express#16517 · Express
11:17 PMNaganahalli
10h 45m31 stops
10:02 AM+1dBekal Fort

1 change · 14h 18m in total

Chamundi Express#16216 · Express
07:44 PMHanakere
42m7 stops
08:26 PMShrirangapatna

Change trains at Shrirangapatna — about 2h 41m wait

Yeshvantapur-Kannur Express#16517 · Express
11:07 PMShrirangapatna
10h 55m32 stops
10:02 AM+1dBekal Fort

1 change · 14h 42m in total

Yeshvantapur-Kannur Express#16517 · Express
10:11 PMHanakere
10h 29m30 stops
08:40 AM+1dMangalore Cntl

Change trains at Mangalore Cntl — about 3h 20m wait

Mangalore - Palghat Intercity Express#22609 · Superfast
12:00 PMMangalore Cntl
53m9 stops
12:53 PMBekal Fort

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Mandya to Kasaragod: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mandya to Kasaragod is about 269 km by road, roughly 5.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 269 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹300 · AC Seater ₹480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹430 · AC Sleeper ₹620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹190 · Economy ₹300 · Third AC ₹410 · Second AC ₹570 · First AC ₹780

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Things to Do in Kasaragod

Madhur Temple walk

Start from Karandakkatt junction near the new bus station. Turn east on Madhur road.

Paravanadukkam Walk

Start from Press Club junction. Proceed to Kanhangad road, cross the Chandragiri river on the bridge and turn left after the Maruthi car showroom to Chemnad road.

Rajayoga @ Brahmakumaris

Free Sattvic food, lecture sessions, very tastefully furnished meditation halls.

Riverside walk @ Pulikunnu

If you are looking for a short riverside walk inside the city, start down the hill from Muncipal Town Hall near the Government Guest House. Take the road on the right…

Trekking @ Sullia Road

Beautiful views of the valley in lush green surroundings. Another added attraction is that this road is undiscovered by tourists.

Village Tour

Take a bus from Kumbla to Badiadukka. Many scenic villages on the way.

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Suggested Kasaragod Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kasaragod

  • Travel from Mandya to Kasaragod (about 5.4 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Chandragiri Fort

Day 2Explore Kasaragod

  • Visit Bekal Fort
  • Visit Ananthapura Lake Temple
  • Visit Valiyaparamba Backwaters

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Madhur Temple
  • Head back to Mandya
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