How to travel from Mangalore to Kurnool, India

The distance between Mangalore and Kurnool is around 575km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mangalore to Kurnool by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Mangalore (IXE) to Cuddapah (CDP) then take the train to Kurnool City.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,560($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bengaluru Kempegowda and then to Kurnool.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,070($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Kurnool City.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kurnool.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance575km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mangalore and Kurnool

There are several options for getting from Mangalore to Kurnool by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,560 ($95).

The distance between Mangalore and Kurnool is around 575km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (296 miles)

It takes around 13h 35m to get from Mangalore and Kurnool by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mangalore to Kurnool is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx ₹7,560 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Mangalore and Kurnool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mangalore and Kurnool. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mangalore to Kurnool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mangalore. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Mangalore and Kurnool. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 22h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mangalore and Kurnool. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mangalore to Kurnool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mangalaru and Bengaluru Kempegowda. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

KSRTC and Kallada Tours and Travels run regular bus services between Mangalore and Kurnool. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mangalore to Kurnool. We recommend that you fly from Mangalore (IXE) to Cuddapah (CDP) then take the train to Kurnool City. instead which will take 7h 20m.

The closest major airport to Kurnool is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 161km (100 miles) from Kurnool. Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) and Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) (BLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Mangalore and Kurnool. The distance is around 575km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mangalore to Kurnool is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around ₹2,070 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mangalore and Kurnool

Transport options from Mangalore to Kurnool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
7h 20m
₹7,560($95)
every 20 mins778km (483 miles)
Fly to Hyderabad (HYD), Train7h 40m
₹7,085($89)
once a week902km (560 miles)
Fly to Hubli (HBX), Train9h 15m
₹12,815($160)
5 times a week663km (412 miles)
Bus
13h 35m
₹2,070($26)
once daily736km (458 miles)
Train
22h 25m
₹875($11)
twice a week1,280km (796 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
₹5,410($68)
on demand575km (357 miles)

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Airports near Kurnool

The following major airports near Kurnool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Kurnool
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kurnool
BLR
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
International Airport
Distance
295km (183 miles) from Kurnool