Popular drop taxi routes from Mangalore
| Destination | Distance | Driving time | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangalore to Udupi | about 60 km | about 1 hour | A short coastal run, often combined with Malpe Beach. | See live fare |
| Mangalore to Dharmasthala | about 70 km | about 1.5 hours | Reached through Belthangady; temple queues are shorter on weekdays. | See live fare |
| Mangalore to Kukke Subramanya | about 110 km | about 2 hours | A ghat road section near the end; monsoon rain can slow it. | See live fare |
| Mangalore to Kollur | about 130 km | about 2.5 hours | Mookambika Temple is reached by a forest road after Kundapura. | See live fare |
| Mangalore to Gokarna | about 240 km | about 5 hours | A long coastal day; many people stay overnight near the beach. | See live fare |
| Mangalore to Madikeri (Coorg) | about 140 km | about 3 hours | The Sampaje Ghat road is slow in heavy monsoon rain. | See live fare |
| Mangalore to Bengaluru | about 370 km | about 7.5 hours | Goes through Shiradi Ghat; most people leave in the evening for an overnight drop. | See live fare |
| Mangalore to Kannur | about 160 km | about 3 hours | A coastal highway run into Kerala; the fare screen shows toll and any state charges. | See live fare |
Distances and times are approximate and depend on the road and the traffic. The fare is not listed here: it is calculated live when you search, so it is always the current one.
Choose your vehicle
Hatchback
Swift, WagonR or similar. Four seats, good for one or two people with light luggage.
Sedan
Dzire, Etios or similar. Four seats with a larger boot for a family of four.
SUV or Innova
Ertiga, Innova or similar. Six or seven seats, for families and hill roads.
Tempo traveller
Twelve to seventeen seats for groups travelling together.
Cab services in Mangalore
One-way drop taxi
Pay for one side only. Best when you do not need the cab back.
Outstation round trip
The same cab and driver stay with you until you are back; halts and extra days are shown before you book.
Airport pickup and drop
Book a cab to or from the airport at any hour of the day.
Local hourly rental
A cab by the hour for shopping, meetings and temple visits.
Tour packages
Sightseeing packages for the places people visit from here.
Tempo traveller on rent
Family and office groups, with room for luggage.
Pickups across the city, including Mangaluru International Airport (Bajpe) (IXE); Mangaluru Central, Mangaluru Junction (Kankanady); KSRTC Bus Stand (Bejai), State Bank Service Bus Stand bus stands.
When people book a cab in Mangalore
- Airport pickup and drop to Bajpe for morning and late flights
- Temple trip to Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya in one day
- One way drop taxi to Udupi, Kollur or Gokarna
- Outstation cab to Bangalore through the Shiradi Ghat road
Places people go from Mangalore
- Panambur Beach
- Tannirbhavi Beach
- Kudroli Gokarnath Temple
- St Aloysius Chapel
- Pilikula Nisargadhama
- Kadri Manjunath Temple
- Mangaladevi Temple
- Sultan Battery
Also from Mangalore
Bus hire in Mangalore
Tempo traveller, mini bus and tourist coach for your group.
Hire a driver in Mangalore
An acting driver or call driver for your own car.
Bus tickets
Book seats on regular buses from Mangalore and across South India.
Hire a full bus
See photos and amenities and ask the operator for a price.
Why book with Oray in Mangalore
Fares shown first
Charges for the trip are listed on the fare screen before you pay, and the cancellation policy is shown at booking.
Checked drivers
A driver is approved only after Oray has checked the licence, the vehicle papers and the insurance.
Track and share
Follow the trip live in the app and share it with family.
Pay your way
Pay in full, pay 25% now, or pay later, depending on the trip.
Help any hour
Booking and support run 24x7.
How it works
- Enter the pickup and the drop
- Pick a car and see the fare
- Confirm with an OTP
- Driver and car details reach you before pickup
Questions about taxis in Mangalore
How do I book a taxi from Mangalore airport?
Choose Mangaluru airport as your pickup, enter your drop, pick a car and confirm with an OTP. The fare is shown before you book.
Can I do Dharmasthala and Kukke Subramanya in one day by cab?
Many people do. Book an outstation cab with a driver for the day and start early, because temple queues and the ghat road add time.
Is a one way drop taxi available from Mangalore to Bangalore?
Yes. A drop taxi is priced for the single trip, so you do not pay for the return journey.
Read before you travel
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How to Book an Outstation Cab Without Surprises: Toll, Allowance and Night Halt
Booking an outstation cab from Chennai or Bangalore? Learn what toll, driver allowance, night halt and extra km mean, so the final bill matches the quote.
One Way Drop Taxi: What It Means and When It Saves You Money
A one way drop taxi charges you for a single journey only. See how it works between Chennai, Madurai and Trichy, when it saves money, and when it does not.
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