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Bengaluru to Kumta bus timings

3 KSRTC buses run from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) to Kumta every day, roughly every 7.5 hours. The first bus leaves at 08:15 AM and the last at 11:15 PM. Services run via Arsikere, Bhadravathi, Shivamogga, Tumakuru. The 483 km journey takes an estimated 11 h 20 min, so a 08:15 AM departure reaches Kumta around 07:35 PM.

All buses to Kumta
First bus
08:15 AM
Express
Last bus
11:15 PM
Express
Daily buses
3
roughly every 7.5 hours
Est. journey
11 h 20 min
~483 km by road

Departures by hour

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM11 PM

Bus types on this route

  • Express2
  • Rajahamsa1

Kempegowda BS → Kumta timetable

Showing 3 of 3 scheduled services

  • 08:15 AM
    ~07:35 PM
    Kumta
    Express
    from Bengaluru
    via Tumakuru-Arasikere-Bhadravati-Shivamogga
    est. 11 h 20 min journey
  • 08:11 PM
    ~07:31 AM+1
    Kumta
    Rajahamsa
    from Bengaluru
    via Tumakuru-Arasikere-Bhadravati-Shivamogga
    est. 11 h 20 min journey
  • 11:15 PM
    ~10:35 AM+1
    Kumta
    Express
    from Tirupathi
    via Bengaluru-Arasikere-Bhadravati-Shivamogga
    est. 11 h 20 min journey
Published KSRTC schedule for Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic), refreshed 2026-09-24. Arrival times are estimates from road distance and bus class, not published data. Timings change for festivals and operational reasons. Reserve premium classes on ksrtc.in or the KSRTC AWATAR app.

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first bus from Kempegowda BS to Kumta?

The first KSRTC bus from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) to Kumta leaves at 08:15 AM (Express, via Tumakuru-Arasikere-Bhadravati-Shivamogga).

What time is the last bus from Kempegowda BS to Kumta?

The last scheduled service departs at 11:15 PM (Express, via Bengaluru-Arasikere-Bhadravati-Shivamogga).

How many KSRTC buses run from Bengaluru to Kumta daily?

3 services are scheduled from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station (Majestic) to Kumta every day, roughly every 7.5 hours across the operating hours. 1 leave in the morning, 0 in the afternoon, 0 in the evening and 2 at night.

Which bus types operate on the Bengaluru to Kumta route?

Express (2), Rajahamsa (1). Premium classes need reservation on ksrtc.in; ordinary and Karnataka Sarige services usually sell tickets on board.

How long does the bus from Bengaluru to Kumta take?

About 11 h 20 min for the roughly 483 km road journey, depending on the class: Express ~11 h 20 min, Rajahamsa ~11 h 20 min. These are estimates from road distance and typical KSRTC speeds; the timetable column "Est. arrival" adds them to each departure.

Which towns does the Bengaluru to Kumta bus pass through?

Depending on the service, buses run via Arsikere, Bhadravathi, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Bengaluru.