Distance
140 km
Travel time
4h
Fare range*
₹4K–₹6K
*Indicative range across vehicle types, published by operators. Confirm the exact fare on WhatsApp.
From the coast, the Mangalore–Madikeri road climbs the Sampaje ghat — 4 hours of increasingly green hairpins. Morning departures avoid ghat fog; the Innova class is the comfortable pick for the climb.
Around 4h for the 140 km drive in normal traffic. Add buffer for weekend and holiday traffic.
Operators on this page publish indicative fares from ₹3,500 to ₹5,500 depending on vehicle. The exact quote depends on date, vehicle and pickup point — message an operator on WhatsApp for a firm price.
That varies by operator. Ask for an all-inclusive quote on WhatsApp so tolls, parking and driver allowance are stated up front.
Browse all Coorg transport operators — most cover every major route.