Buses regularly ply from major southern cities to Udupi. You may choose from Volvo AC buses, Airbuses or KSRTC buses depending on your budget.
By train
By train
Udupi is a major station on the Konkan railway route. There are connections with Mumbai and Mangalore. Major trains including Rajadhani Express stop at Udupi Railway Station. A night train is available from Mangalore to Bangalore, known simply as the Mangalore-Bangalore express.