There are 4 ways to get from Mangaluru to Kumta by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Mangaluru to Kumta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mangaluru to Kumta is to bus which costs ₹360 - ₹550 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Mangaluru to Kumta is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kulur and arriving at Kumta. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Mangaluru to Kumta. However, there are services departing from Surathkal and arriving at Kumta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Mangaluru and Kumta is 190 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Kumta without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Mangaluru to Kumta, including transfers.
Mangaluru to Kumta bus services, operated by Vijayanand Travels, depart from Kulur station.
Mangaluru to Kumta train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Surathkal station.
The best way to get from Mangaluru to Kumta is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹500 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹360 - ₹550 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Mangaluru, India and Kumta, Karnātaka, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Surathkal to Kumta every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, Vijayanand Travels operates a bus from Kulur to Kumta twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–550 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Surathkal to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- vrlbus.in
Bus from Kulur to Kumta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–550
- Schedules at
- vrlbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Genuine Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 48 50 22 48
- Website
- genuinetaxi.in
Mangalore Taxi Services
- Phone
- +91 98 45 79 82 34
- Website
- mangaloretaxi.com
Sri Kateel Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 4 2 48 53 34
- Website
- srikateeltravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Mangaluru to Kumta bus services, operated by Vijayanand Travels, arrive at Kumta station.
Mangaluru to Kumta train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mangaluru to Kumta is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Mangaluru to Kumta.
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