The Udupi to Ernakulam bus route covers approximately 461 kms and takes about 11 hrs 35 mins. A total of 13 direct buses operated by 9 bus operators run on this route. The first bus departs at 15:25, and the last bus leaves at 23:30.
Major boarding points in Udupi include Ambagilu Bus Stand, Brahmavara Bus Stop, Kalyanpura Santekatte, Katapadi, Kaup Marigudi, Padubidri Bus Stop, Service Bus Stand, while common drop locations in Ernakulam are Alvvae, Athani (Ekm), Chottanikkara, Edapally, Kalamassery, North Railway Station, Others, Palarivattom, Paravoor Kavala, Vyttila.
RTC and private operators such as Kallada Travels (Suresh Kallada), Ubc travels, Blue Bird Travels offer Volvo, AC, and non-AC seater and sleeper buses. Ticket prices on redBus range from INR 716 - INR 1940.00 depending on the bus type and features.



