There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kumta by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane MAA - HBX
- Take the bus from Hubballi to Kumtabus
6h 36m₹8,630–16,808Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Kumtatrain 12789
22h 23m₹614–4,680Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kumtabus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
17h 10m₹1,069–2,554Drive 767.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kumtacar 767.3 km
10h 55m₹8,609–12,435Fly Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
- Take the train from Thokur to Kumtatrain
7h 23m₹6,900–12,688Fly Chennai International Airport to Dabolim Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane MAA - GOI
- Take the train from Madgaon to Kumtatrain
8h 11m₹6,292–14,155Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Shivamogga, train, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane TIR - RQY
- Take the train from Shimoga Town to Talguppatrain
- Take the taxi from Talguppa to Kumtataxi
9h 30m₹8,467–33,159Fly Chennai International Airport to Goa Mopa, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Goa Mopa (GOX)plane MAA - GOX
- Take the train from Pernem to Karwartrain
- Take the train from Karwar to Kumtatrain
10h 50m₹5,840–15,296Bus via Hebbagodi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Bengaluru - Hebbagodibus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
- Take the bus from Bengaluru to Honnavarbus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper / ...
20h 26m₹1,119–3,396
Chennai to Kumta by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kumta is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,700 and takes 22h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kumta is to fly and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kumta. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kumta via Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kumta. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kumta via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.
The distance between Chennai and Kumta is 784 km. The road distance is 767.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumta without a car is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Chennai to Kumta, including transfers.
Chennai to Kumta bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Kumta train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumta is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,700 and takes 22h 23m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kumta, Karnātaka, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai to Kumta via Bengaluru in around 17h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Kumta via Katpadi Jn in around 22h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Hubli Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dabolim Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dabolim Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dabolim Airport via Kochi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Dabolim Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Goa Mopa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Goa Mopa via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–12,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–27,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Goa Mopa via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
Train from Thokur to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Madgaon to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Shimoga Town to Talguppa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Pernem to Karwar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Karwar to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Hubballi to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–430
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,300
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Phone
- 9888528882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
- Website
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- KMRL kalaimakal Road Lines
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- RKK Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- RKK Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Pvt Ltd
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Pvt Ltd
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
Bus from Bengaluru to Honnavar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Shri Abinesh Roadways
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Website
- National City Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- National City Travels
- Website
- Jabbar Travels
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jabbar Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- +91 7044090046
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Green Line
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Chennai to Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Website
- ShreeKumar Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ShreeKumar Travels
- Website
- Intercity travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Intercity travels
- Website
- Varad Lines
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Varad Lines
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Siddhi Vinayaka Tours & Travels
- Website
- Sri Benaka Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Benaka Travels
Bus from Bengaluru to Honnavar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Benaka Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Bengaluru - Hebbagodi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- FlixBus India
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seabird Tourists
Bus from Bengaluru to Honnavar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Seabird Tourists
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kumta bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Bengaluru station.
Chennai to Kumta train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kumta is 767 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Chennai to Kumta.
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