There are 7 ways to get from Aluva to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Aluva to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
11h 20mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Thanjavurtrain 16188
11h 36m₹402–3,081Drive 413.9 km
- Drive from Aluva to Kumbakonamcar 413.9 km
6h 38m₹4,667–6,741Taxi
- Take the taxi from Aluva to Kumbakonamtaxi 413.9 km
6h 38m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
9h 32m₹8,190–17,760Bus via Coimbatore
- Take the bus from Aluva, Kerala to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
11h 31mFly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 47m₹5,370–10,610
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aluva to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Aluva to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Aluva to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Aluva to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Kumbakonam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Aluva and Kumbakonam is 475 km. The road distance is 413.9 km.
The best way to get from Aluva to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Aluva to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Aluva to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Aluva station.
Aluva to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Aluva to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 36m.
What companies run services between Aluva, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from Aluva to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 48m.
- 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
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–31,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Aluva to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–650
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Aluva to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Aluva to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aluva to Kumbakonam is 414 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Aluva to Kumbakonam.
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