The Bhatkal to Dharwad bus route covers approximately 219 kms and takes about 5 hrs 23 mins. A total of 38 direct buses operated by 14 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 01:00, and the last bus leaves at 23:59.
Major boarding points in Bhatkal include Bejai, Bhatkala Vaibhav Hotel, Mani, Murdeshwara, Pushpanjali Cross, Shirali, while common drop locations in Dharwad are Basappa Khanavali, Brindavan Station Road, Bus Stand, Court Circle Signal, Dharward Bypass, Jubilee Circle, Others, Sdm College, Srinagar Circle Univercity.
RTC and private operators such as Ganesh Travels And Tours, Sri Navadurga Prasad offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 500 - INR 5500.00 depending on the bus type and features.



