There are 7 ways to get from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapurambus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
13h 24mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16128
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06018 / ...
14h₹460–3,588Drive 456.9 km
- Drive from Alappuzha to Kumbakonamcar 456.9 km
7h 9m₹5,186–7,491Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alappuzha to Kumbakonamtaxi 456.9 km
7h 9m₹9,000–11,000Train, fly to Trichy International Airport
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
11h 22m₹6,863–17,800Bus
- Take the bus from Indira travels to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
15h 6mTrain, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jntrain
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain
11h 48m₹5,543–13,150
Alappuzha to Kumbakonam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 7h 9m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Ambalapuzha, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Alappuzha and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.
The distance between Alappuzha and Kumbakonam is 620 km. The road distance is 456.9 km.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 13h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 13h 24m to get from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Alappuzha to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Ambalapuzha station.
Alappuzha to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Alappuzha station.
The best way to get from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam is to bus via Madurai which takes 13h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Alappuzha, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Ambalapuzha, Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 13h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam via Tiruchchirapali in around 14h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Alappuzha to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
Train from Alappuzha to Ernakulam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Ambalapuzha to Kesavadasapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹100–240
- Website
- KSRTC
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Alappuzha to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Kesavadasapuram station.
Alappuzha to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alappuzha to Kumbakonam is 457 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Alappuzha to Kumbakonam.
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