Udupi to Coimbatore
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Udupi, Karnataka to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 459 km
Approx Duration: 10.2 hrs
Route overview
Udupi to Coimbatore is about 459 km by road, roughly 10.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Udupi to Coimbatore
About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Udupi. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 35m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 230. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 380. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 80 km (about 1h 35m of driving) — Arrive in Coimbatore
By bus: Udupi to Coimbatore
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Udupi. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Udupi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Udupi → Coimbatore. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~459 km Takes about 10h 12m. Tentative fare ₹500–₹1,340.
- Arrive in Coimbatore
By train: Udupi to Coimbatore
The nearest railway stations are Udupi for Udupi and Coimbatore North for Coimbatore. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 8h 41m in total: DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) 04:30 AM Barkur to 10:05 AM Vallathol Nagar, then Ernakulam-BangaloreCity Intercity Express (12678) 10:52 AM Vallathol Nagar to 01:11 PM Sulur Road — change at Vallathol Nagar (about 47m wait)
- With one change, 10h 50m in total: PUNE - ERNAKULAM Poorna Exp (11097) 05:19 PM Barkur to 12:18 AM Tirur, then Mangalore Tiruchirappalli Weekly Superfast Express (12654) 01:10 AM Tirur to 04:09 AM Sulur Road — change at Tirur (about 52m wait)
- With one change, 12h 15m in total: VERAVAL - TRIVANDRUM Exp (16333) 11:36 AM Barkur to 04:00 PM Kannur, then Kannur - Yeshvantpur Express (16528) 06:20 PM Kannur to 11:51 PM Sulur Road — change at Kannur (about 2h 20m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 459 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,150 · Sedan ₹6,070 · SUV ₹7,950 · Innova / MUV ₹8,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,400
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹500 · AC Seater ₹830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹730 · AC Sleeper ₹1,060 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,340
- Train: Sleeper ₹310 · Economy ₹490 · Third AC ₹670 · Second AC ₹950 · First AC ₹1,320
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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