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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Bangalore to Mangalore toll tax & fuel cost: ₹3,102 by car

365 km · 7 toll plazas · about 6 h 40 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹395Petrol ₹2,707Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in Karnataka
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹3,103
Fuel ₹2,708Toll ₹395 (2 est.)
365 kmDistance
6 h 40 minDriving time
7Toll crossings
24 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 7 plazas
  1. BangaloreStart · Karnataka
  2. Banglaore- Nelamangalakm 15 · Karnataka
    ₹30
  3. Towards Neelmanglakm 27 · Karnataka
    ₹55
  4. Neelamangala - Tumkur /Kulumepalyakm 31 · Karnataka
    ₹80est.
  5. Kaythsandra/Tumkur/Chokkanahallikm 62 · Karnataka
    ₹80est.
  6. Rajatadripurakm 118 · Karnataka
    ₹65
  7. Chowlagerekm 212 · Karnataka
    ₹50
  8. Brahamarakotlukm 343 · Karnataka
    ₹35
  9. MangaloreDestination · 365 km

“est.” = this plaza doesn't publish fees in the NHAI dataset; we use the median fee for your vehicle class.

Quick answerDriving from Bangalore to Mangalore covers about 365 km and takes around 6 h 40 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹395 in tolls at 7 plazas (₹160 of that is our estimate for 2 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 24 litres of petrol (₹2,707 at ₹111/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹3,102.
365 kmRoad distance
6 h 40 minRealistic drive time
7Toll plazas
₹395Car toll, one way
24 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹3,102Total, one way

About the Bangalore–Mangalore drive

The road distance from Bangalore to Mangalore is 365 km via NH73, NH75 — doable in a single day with a couple of breaks.

You cross 7 toll plazas. For a car the published fees add up to ₹235 one way, about ₹0.64 per km. 2 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹160 extra to be safe.

Route map: Bangalore to MangaloreRoad route of about 365 km with 7 toll plazas marked in order.ChikmagalurCoorgMysoreTumkurNandi HillsUdupi1234567BangaloreMangalore365 km · 7 tolls
Route map: Bangalore → Mangalore. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Bangalore and Mangalore

Fees for a single journey with FASTag. Return fees apply when you come back through the same plaza within 24 hours; a monthly pass covers 50 single journeys in a month.

#Toll plazaAt kmStateCar singleCar returnCar monthlyLCVBus/TruckMulti-axle
1Banglaore- Nelamangala15Karnataka₹30₹40₹845₹45₹95₹155
2Towards Neelmangla27Karnataka₹55₹85₹1,705₹100₹200₹320
3Neelamangala - Tumkur /Kulumepalya31Karnatakan/a—————
4Kaythsandra/Tumkur/Chokkanahalli62Karnatakan/a—————
5Rajatadripura118Karnataka₹65₹95₹2,125₹105₹215₹340
6Chowlagere212Karnataka₹50₹75₹1,675₹80₹170₹265
7Brahamarakotlu343Karnataka₹35₹50₹1,100₹55₹110₹175
Total (published fees)365₹235₹345₹385₹790₹1,255

Bangalore to Mangalore toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 7 plazas, including our estimate for 2 plazas without published fees. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.

Vehicle classOne way (FASTag)Return in 24 hNo FASTag (UPI)
Car / Jeep / Van₹395₹665₹495
LCV / Mini bus₹635₹1,075₹793
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹1,310₹2,230₹1,639
3-axle commercial₹1,625₹2,755₹2,031
4–6 axle (MAV)₹2,085₹3,545₹2,607
7+ axle (oversized)₹2,425₹4,140₹3,032

Fuel cost from Bangalore to Mangalore

One way, 365 km, at Karnataka prices (petrol ₹111.30/L, diesel ₹99.21/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹2,256₹1,645₹1,375₹912
Sedan₹2,707₹1,905₹1,625₹1,042
SUV / MUV₹3,692₹2,586₹2,103₹1,327

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹2,707 on petrol, ₹1,905 on diesel and about ₹1,042 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 1 charging stop on the way.

⚡Is the FASTag Annual Pass worth it here?

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (₹15.38 per crossing) on NHAI plazas. This trip uses 5 crossings one way — worth about ₹77 of pass value against ₹235 in regular fees. If you drive highways often, the pass pays off on this route.

◎Coming back the same day?

Return within 24 hours and the car toll for the round trip is ₹345 instead of ₹470 — a 27% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Bangalore to Mangalore: common questions

What is the toll tax from Bangalore to Mangalore for a car?

About ₹395 one way with FASTag across 7 plazas — ₹235 in published fees plus ~₹160 estimated for 2 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹665. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹495.

How many toll plazas are there between Bangalore and Mangalore?

7 on the fastest route: Banglaore- Nelamangala, Towards Neelmangla, Neelamangala - Tumkur /Kulumepalya, Kaythsandra/Tumkur/Chokkanahalli, Rajatadripura, Chowlagere, Brahamarakotlu.

How much petrol is needed from Bangalore to Mangalore?

About 24 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹2,707 at Bangalore prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~20 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~33 L.

What is the total cost of a Bangalore to Mangalore road trip?

Around ₹3,102 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹2,707 + toll ₹395), or ₹6,079 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹776 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Bangalore to Mangalore?

Plan on about 6 h 40 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 4 h 46 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Bangalore to Mangalore?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹1,310, 3-axle ₹1,625, 4–6 axle ₹2,085, 7+ axle ₹2,425 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Mangalore to Bangalore?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Mangalore to Bangalore toll is the same ~₹395 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Mangalore's state price.

Plan another trip

Mangalore to BangaloreReturn journey · 365 kmBangalore to Hosur39 km · ₹95 tollBangalore to Nandi Hills61 km · ₹85 tollBangalore to Tumkur69 km · ₹85 tollBangalore to Mysore143 km · ₹355 tollBangalore to Yercaud181 km · ₹180 tollBangalore to Salem184 km · ₹395 tollBangalore to Vellore195 km · ₹25 tollBangalore to Anantapur211 km · ₹145 toll

Driving to Mangalore from elsewhere

Udupi to Mangalore56 km · ₹50 tollCoorg to Mangalore137 km · ₹35 tollChikmagalur to Mangalore151 km · ₹35 tollGokarna to Mangalore230 km · ₹330 tollKozhikode to Mangalore233 km · ₹130 tollWayanad to Mangalore254 km · ₹55 tollMysore to Mangalore255 km · ₹35 tollDavangere to Mangalore271 km · no tolls

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Where these numbers come from

  • Toll plazas & fees: NHAI Toll Information System, via the India Toll Plaza dataset (Esri India Living Atlas). 1,764 plazas, fees for 7 vehicle classes.
  • Route & distance: OpenStreetMap road data routed with OSRM; plazas are matched to the route line within 200 m.
  • Fuel prices: state-level retail prices as of 24 October 2026; EV uses a public fast-charging estimate.
  • Toll rules: FASTag Annual Pass ₹3,075 / 200 crossings (FY 2026-27); non-FASTag vehicles pay 1.25x by UPI since 10 April 2026.

Accuracy & corrections

Fees are revised every 1 April and some plazas change mid-year, so treat results as a close estimate. Spotted a wrong fee or a missing plaza? Tell us — we fix reported errors within 72 hours and log them on our corrections page.

Built and maintained by Nikhil Shrivastava. Full method: how the calculator works.

Last updated: 24 October 2026