There are 6 ways to get from Alandur to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 6m₹321–2,555Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonambus
7h 30m₹302–886Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 28mDrive 263.6 km
- Drive from Alandur to Kumbakonamcar 263.6 km
4h 11m₹2,976–4,299Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alandur to Kumbakonamtaxi 263.6 km
4h 11m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
5h 43m₹6,153–8,729
Alandur to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alandur to Kumbakonam is to bus via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal which costs ₹300 - ₹900 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Alandur to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Alandur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Alandur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mount and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Alandur and Kumbakonam is 300 km. The road distance is 263.6 km.
The best way to get from Alandur to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Alandur to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Alandur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Alandur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Alandur to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Alandur, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alandur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Alandur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alandur to Kumbakonam is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Alandur to Kumbakonam.
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