There are 4 ways to get from Ambur to Kumbakonam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ambur to Katpadi Jntrain 12676 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Kumbakonamtrain 16779
7h 56m₹346–2,666Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminalbus FlixBus IN4307 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonambus
11h 30m₹574–1,751Drive 284.1 km
- Drive from Ambur to Kumbakonamcar 284.1 km
4h 18m₹3,200–4,622Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ambur to Kumbakonamtaxi 284.1 km
4h 18m₹7,000–8,500
Ambur to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambur to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ambur to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chennai Kalainagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Ambur and arriving at Kumbakonam via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Ambur and Kumbakonam is 367 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.
The best way to get from Ambur to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Ambur to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Ambur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand station.
Ambur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ambur station.
The best way to get from Ambur to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,800 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Ambur, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a train from Ambur to Kumbakonam via Katpadi Jn in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to Kumbakonam via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal and Chennai Kalainagar in around 11h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ambur to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Ambur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal station.
Ambur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambur to Kumbakonam is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Ambur to Kumbakonam.
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