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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Kumta by plane, bus, train, car, or night bus

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  1. Fly to Hubli Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane plane MAA - HBX
    2. Take the bus from Hubballi to Kumtabus bus
    6h 36m
    ₹8,630–15,808

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train 22651 / ...
    2. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Kumtatrain train 12789
    22h 23m
    ₹614–4,680

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kumtabus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper / ...
    16h 54m
    ₹1,069–2,554

  4. Drive  767.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kumtacar car 767.3 km
    10h 55m
    ₹7,442–10,749

  5. Fly to Bajpe Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    2. Take the train from Thokur to Kumtatrain train
    7h 23m
    ₹6,400–11,688

  6. Fly to Dabolim Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane plane MAA - GOI
    2. Take the train from Madgaon to Kumtatrain train
    8h 11m
    ₹5,792–13,155

  7. Fly to Belgaum Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Belgaum Airport (IXG)plane plane MAA - IXG
    2. Take the bus from Belagavi to Hubballibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hubballi to Kumtabus bus
    10h 51m
    ₹8,994–17,195

  8. Fly to Goa Mopa, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Goa Mopa (GOX)plane plane MAA - GOX
    2. Take the train from Pernem to Karwartrain train
    3. Take the train from Karwar to Kumtatrain train
    10h 50m
    ₹5,340–15,296

  9. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Vellorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vellore to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Murdeshwarbus bus
    4. Take the nightbus from Murudeshwar to Kumtanightbus night bus
    19h 30m
    ₹1,930–4,650

Chennai to Kumta by bus

Calendar205Weekly Buses
Duration16h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,069Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kumta, Karnātaka, India?

You can take a bus from Chennai to Kumta via Bengaluru in around 16h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Kumta via Katpadi Jn in around 22h 23m.

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