What is the cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kumta?

The cheapest way to get from Madurai to Kumta is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,500 and takes 19h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madurai to Kumta?

The fastest way to get from Madurai to Kumta is to fly and train which takes 9h 7m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹21,000.

Is there a direct bus between Madurai and Kumta?

No, there is no direct bus from Madurai to Kumta. However, there are services departing from Madurai and arriving at Kumta via Dharmapuri, Nimhans Hospital, Corporation, Bangalore, Karnataka and Hubballi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Madurai and Kumta?

No, there is no direct train from Madurai to Kumta. However, there are services departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kumta via Karwar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.

How far is it from Madurai to Kumta?

The distance between Madurai and Kumta is 982 km. The road distance is 767 km.

How do I travel from Madurai to Kumta without a car?

The best way to get from Madurai to Kumta without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 16h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Madurai to Kumta?

It takes approximately 16h 15m to get from Madurai to Kumta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Kumta bus from?

Madurai to Kumta bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Madurai station.

Where do I catch the Madurai to Kumta train from?

Madurai to Kumta train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.

Train or bus from Madurai to Kumta?

The best way to get from Madurai to Kumta is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 16h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,500 and takes 19h 11m.

Where does the Madurai to Kumta bus arrive?

Madurai to Kumta bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Dharmapuri station.

Where does the Madurai to Kumta train arrive?

Madurai to Kumta train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karwar station.

Can I drive from Madurai to Kumta?

Yes, the driving distance between Madurai to Kumta is 767 km. It takes approximately 11h 25m to drive from Madurai to Kumta.

Where can I stay near Kumta?

There are 314+ hotels available in Kumta.

Madurai to Kumta - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Bus via Bengaluru
best
1. Take the bus from Madurai to Dharmapuribus
2. Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Nihams Hospitalbus
3. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Hubli, Karnatakabus
4. Take the bus from Hubballi to Kumtabus
16h 15m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Karwartrain 22630
2. Take the train from Karwar to Kumtatrain 12618 / ...
19h 11m
₹582–4,470
Drive 767 km
1. Drive from Madurai to Kumtacar 767 km
11h 25m
₹8,667–12,519
Fly to Hubli Airport, bus
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Hubli Airport (HBX)plane IXM - HBX
2. Take the bus from Hubballi to Kumtabus
11h 17m
₹7,910–24,136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Tirupur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
2. Take the train from Tiruppur to Kumtatrain 12789
19h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kozhikode, Keralabus
2. Take the bus from Kozhikode, Kerala to Mangaluru, Karnatakabus
3. Take the bus from Mangaluru, Karnataka to Gokarna(Karnataka), Karnatakabus
22h 10m
Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane IXM - IXE
2. Take the train from Thokur to Kumtatrain
11h
₹11,680–18,016
Fly to Dabolim Airport, train
1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Dabolim Airport (GOI)plane IXM - GOI
2. Take the train from Madgaon to Kumtatrain
9h 7m
₹9,572–20,483

Madurai to Kumta by train

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19h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 982.1 km
Duration: 16h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Madurai to Kumta via Dharmapuri, Nimhans Hospital, Pallavi Talkies, Corporation, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, Hubli, Karnataka, and Hubballi in around 16h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madurai Jn to Kumta via Karwar in around 19h 11m.

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