There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Kumta by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kumtatrain 11098 / ...
11h 29m₹330–2,600Bus
- Take the bus from Aluva to Udupibus
- Take the bus from Udupi to Kumtabus
16h 11m₹873–2,294Drive 607.7 km
- Drive from Kochi to Kumtacar 607.7 km
9h 10m₹6,835–9,873Fly Cochin International Airport to Hubli Airport, bus
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane COK - HBX
- Take the bus from Hubballi to Kumtabus
10h 17m₹7,205–14,888Fly Cochin International Airport to Dabolim Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane COK - GOI
- Take the train from Madgaon to Kumtatrain
9h 45m₹5,267–13,235Fly Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane COK - CNN
- Take the train from Kannur to Kumtatrain
11h 38m₹5,125–15,018Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly to Dabolim Airport, train
- Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jntrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane CJB - GOI
- Take the train from Madgaon to Kumtatrain
12h 3m₹5,785–19,916
Kochi to Kumta by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kochi to Kumta is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 11h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kochi to Kumta is to drive which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kochi to Kumta. However, there are services departing from Ernakulam and arriving at Kumta via Aluva and Udupi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ernakulam Jn and arriving at Kumta. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Kochi and Kumta is 616 km. The road distance is 607.7 km.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kumta without a car is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
The train from Ernakulam Jn to Kumta takes 11h 29m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kochi to Kumta bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Aluva station.
Kochi to Kumta train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ernakulam Jn station.
The best way to get from Kochi to Kumta is to train which takes 11h 29m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,300 and takes 16h 11m.
What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kumta, Karnātaka, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Kumta twice daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Kumta via Aluva and Udupi in around 16h 11m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Hubli Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Hubli Airport via Trivandrum, Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Dabolim Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–10,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Kannur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Dabolim Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Dabolim Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Dabolim Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–15,000
- Website
- fly91.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Hubli Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–33,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Hubli Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Dabolim Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Madgaon to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Kannur to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Ernakulam Jn to Coimbatore Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madgaon to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Aluva to Udupi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,100–1,800
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Udupi to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–400
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Hubballi to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–430
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
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More Questions & Answers
Kochi to Kumta bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Udupi station.
Kochi to Kumta train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kochi to Kumta is 608 km. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Kochi to Kumta.
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