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How to get fromMadurai to Kumtaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Madurai to Kumta by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kumtabus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Sleeper
    16h 10m
    ₹1,109–4,277

  2. Train via Tiruppur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruppurtrain train 22667 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruppur to Kumtatrain train 12789
    20h
    ₹550–4,216

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Karwartrain train 22630
    2. Take the train from Karwar to Kumtatrain train 12618 / ...
    19h 11m
    ₹582–4,470

  4. Drive  768 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Kumtacar car 768 km
    11h 28m
    ₹8,617–12,446

  5. Fly to Hubli Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane plane IXM - HBX
    2. Take the bus from Hubballi to Kumtabus bus
    10h 42m
    ₹7,407–24,133

  6. Bus via Dindigul

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Dindigulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dindigul to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Honnavarbus bus
    18h 21m
    ₹1,916–8,087

  7. Fly to Bajpe Airport, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane IXM - IXE
    2. Take the train from Thokur to Kumtatrain train
    8h 40m
    ₹11,677–18,013

  8. Fly to Dabolim Airport, train

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane plane IXM - GOI
    2. Take the train from Madgaon to Kumtatrain train
    9h 7m
    ₹9,069–16,480

Madurai to Kumta by bus

Calendar243Weekly Buses
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 860.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Madurai to Kumta via Bengaluru in around 16h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kumta via Karwar in around 19h 11m.

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