How to reach Gokarna from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, 
Thiruvananthapuram and major cities of India

How to reach Gokarna by Bus from Bengaluru

KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) and many private bus operators run both AC and non-AC buses from Bengaluru. Normal Travel duration is around 10 hours and 45 minutes from Yeshwantpur-Bengaluru. These buses depart from Bengaluru between 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. Arrival time at Gokarna is between 7 AM to 9 AM. Private Bus operators have boarding points from many places like Jayanagar, Vijayanagar, Electronic City, BTM Layout, Majestic, Whitefield, Yeshwantpur, etc. in Bengaluru.

The dropping point is usually Check Post Gokarna or Gokarna Bus stand (KSRTC bus stand) or Gokarna Cross also known as Gokarna Road. Both these dropping points are around 500 meters apart.

Bus operators from Bengaluru
KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation)
VRL Travels
Sea Bird Tourist
Sugama Tourist
Shree Kumar travels
SRS Travels
Sri Durgamba travels

These buses travel via Shivamogga,Sirsi, Gokarna. Or Shivamogga, Honnavar, Kumta, Gokarna. Or
Haveri, Sirsi, Kumta , Gokarna. ( Best route by Bus) or Ankola , Gokarna.

Gokarna is 78 kilometer from  Sirsi and 32 kilometer from Kumta.  Few Buses from Bengaluru to Karwar travel via Ankola. One can get down at Ankola and travel by KSRTC bus to Gokarna. The distance between Ankola and Gokarna is 27 Kilometers.

Note: Always opt for a direct bus from Bengaluru to Gokarna for convenience.

How to reach Gokarna by Train from Bengaluru.

Train no PANCHAGANGA EXP (16595)
Departure: KSR Bengaluru(Majestic) 18: 50
Arrival at Gokarna station: 6:57 AM
Travel Time:12 hours 07 minutes
Distance: 807 kilometers
Frequency: All days
Class: AC 2A, AC 3A, AC First Class -1A, SL
Train Route: KSR Bengaluru, Hasan, Suratkal, Kundapuar, Muredshwar, Gokarna road, Karwar.

Train no KARWAR EXPRESS (16515)
Departure: Yeshwantpur junction Bengaluru 7:00 Am
Arrival at Gokarna station: 9:02 PM
Travel Time:14 hours 02 minutes
Distance: 807 kilometers
Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Class: 2S, AC Chair Car CC, Vistadome AC
Train Route: Yeshwantpur Bengaluru, Hasan, Suratkal, Kundapuar, Muredshwar, Gokarna road, Karwar.

Gokarna check post and Gokarna Bus stand are around 9 kilometers from Gokarna Road Railway station.
Auto fair to reach Gokarna check post or Gokarna Bus stand is INR INR250-300.

How to reach Bengaluru by Train from Gokarna

Train no PANCHAGANGA EXP (16596)
Departure: Gokarna Road 18: 35
Arrival at Bangalore KSR station: 7:15 AM
Travel Time:12 hours 40 minutes
Distance: 807 kilometers
Frequency: All days
Class: AC 2A, AC 3A, AC First Class -1A, SL
Train Route: Karwar, Gokarna Road, Muradeshwar, Kundapur, Suratkal, Hasan, KSR Bengaluru,

Train no KARWAR EXPRESS (16516)
Departure: Goarna Road  5:58 Am
Arrival at Yeshwantpur: 8-45 PM
Travel Time:14 hours 47 minutes
Distance: 807 kilometers
Frequency: Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Class: 2S, AC Chair Car CC, Vistadome AC
Train Route: Karwar, Gokarna Road, Muradeshwar, Kundapur, Suratkal, Hasan, Yeshwantpur Bengaluru,

How to reach Gokarna by Flight from Bengaluru

Dabolim, Goa is the nearest airport to Gokarna. Gokarna is 145 kilometer from Dabolim,Goa airport. This airport is well connected to all major cities of India and abroad. Hire a taxi to reach Gokarna.

Another airport near Gokarna is Hubballi. This is 155 kilometers from Gokarna via Ankola and 141 kilometers via the Hubballi-Hillur- Gokarna route. Hire a taxi to reach Gokarna.

How to reach Gokarna by Bus from Hyderabad

Private buses from Hyderabad stop at Gokarn Cross also known as Gokarna Road. But many State transport and private buses operate from Hyderabad to Hubballi. From Hubballi to Gokarna distance is 160 Kilometers by bus. Many KSRTC buses operate from Hubballi to Karwar and Hubballi to Kumta via Sirsi. One can travel to Gokarna from Ankola or Kumta. This depends upon the bus route.

KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) and many private bus operators run both AC and non-AC buses from Hyderabad to Hubballi. Comfortable Volvo and Scania AC bus services are available from Hyderabad to Hubballi.

Normal Travel duration is around 9 to 10 hours from Hyderabad to Hubballi. Most of the buses depart from Hyderabad between 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. Arrival time at Hubballi is between 3 A. M. to 6 A. M.

The dropping point is usually Hubballi’s old bus stand ( old KSRTC bus stand). Or opposite to glass house. If you get down at the old KSRTC bus stop in Hubballi, it is convenient and get KSRTC buses to travel to Gokarna.

The dropping point at Gokarna is usually Check Post Gokarna or Gokarna Bus stand (KSRTC bus stand). Both these dropping points are around 500 meters apart.
Private Bus operators have boarding points from many places in Hyderabad.
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Bus operators from Hyderabad to Gokarna

KSRTC (Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation) Volvo Ambari  Dream class AC Sleeper. Hyderabad to Manipal Bus. Drop at Gokarna Cross.
VRL Travels
SRS Travels
Kaveri Travels
Paulo Travels
Orange Tours and Travels
Sheethal Travels
Bharathi Travels

Hyderabad to Goa Scania multi-axle Bus. This bus travels via Ankola and Karwar to Goa. You can ask for a request to stop at Madanageri cross on National Highway (Opposite to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Petrol Bunk) or get down at Ankola. The Madanageri cross to Gokarna is 10 kilometers. Ankola to Gokarna 27 kilometer. Kumta- Gokarna KSRTC buses travel via Madanageri cross. Direct KSRTC bus services are available from Ankola to Gokarna.

Hyderabad to Goa Scania multi-axle Bus – SRS Travels

Departure: Hyderabad: 6:00 P.M.
Arrival: Madanageri cross (5:00 A.M) – Ankola (5: 30 A.M )- Karwar (6:15 A.M)

How to reach Gokarna by Train from Hyderabad

Train no 17320 (Secundrabad  Express -SC-UBL- EXP)
Departure: Secundrabad Junction 15: 40
Arrival: Hubballi station: 7:30
Travel Time:15 hours 50 minutes
Distance: 661 Kilometer.
Class: 2A, 3A, 2S
Frequency: All days.
Train Route: Vikarabad Junction, Wadi, Vijayapura, Hubballi station.

Train no 11303 (HYB-KOP- EXP)
Departure: Hyderabad Deccan Junction 23: 10
Arrival Hubballi station: 13:40
Travel Time:14 hours 30 minutes
Distance: 673 kilometers
Frequency: All days
Class: 2A, 3A, 2S

Train Route: Hyderabad, Guntkal junction Bellari junction, Hubballi junction

Train no 17603 (KCG-YPR- EXP) Slip route 2 train no 17225 from Guntakal junction
Departure: Kachiguda Junction 21: 05
Arrival Guntkal: 3:30
Departure Train no 17225 Guntkul junction:  5:50
Arrival Hubballi station: 11:20
Travel Time:11 hours 30 minutes
Distance: 673 kilometers
Frequency: All days
Class: 2A, 3A, 2S

Note:(Slip route 3 Vasco da Gama departure at Guntkal Junction is 4: 10 and arrives Hubballi at 8:50)

Train Route: Hyderabad, Guntkal junction Bellari junction, Hubballi junction

Get down at Hubballi station. Take an auto and travel to Hubballi KSRTC’s old bus stand which is 3 km from the railway station. From Hubballi to Gokarna distance is 160 Kilometers by bus. Many KSRTC buses operate from Hubballi to Karwar and Hubballi to Kumta via Sirsi. One can travel to Gokarna from Ankola or Kumta. This depends upon the bus route. Gokarna is 27 Kilometers and 32 Kilometers from Ankola and Kumta respectively.

How to reach Hyderabad by Train from Gokarna

No direct train from Gokarna to Hyderabad.Travel by KSRTC bus from Gokarna to Kumta or Gokarna to Sirsi or Gokarna to Ankola. From there travel by KSRTC bus to Hubballi. From Hubballi, the below-mentioned two trains are convenient to travel to Hyderabad.

Train no 17319 (Secundrabad  Express -SC-UBL- EXP)
Departure: Hubballi Junction 20: 50
Arrival: Secundrabad station: 11:45
Travel Time:14 hours 55 minutes
Distance: 661 Kilometer.
Class: 2A, 3A, 2S
Frequency: All days.
Train Route: Hubballi station, Vijayapura, Wadi, Vikarabad Junction, Secundrabad

Train no 11304 (KOP- HYD EXP)
Departure: Hubballi Junction 16: 15
Arrival Hyderabad station: 06:45
Travel Time:14 hours 30 minutes
Distance: 673 kilometers
Frequency: All days
Class: 2A, 3A, 2S

Train Route: Hubballi junction, Bellari junction, Guntkal junction, Hyderabad

How to reach Gokarna by Flight from Hyderabad

Dabolim, Goa is the nearest airport to Gokarna. Gokarna is 145 kilometer from Dabolim,Goa airport. This airport is well connected to all major cities of India and abroad. Hire a taxi to reach Gokarna.