There are 6 ways to get from Anna University to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
7h 13m₹322–2,567Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonambus
8h 29m₹275–924Bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
8h 19mDrive 270.2 km
- Drive from Anna University to Kumbakonamcar 270.2 km
4h 18m₹3,048–4,403Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anna University to Kumbakonamtaxi 270.2 km
4h 18m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
6h 42m₹6,156–8,732
Anna University to Kumbakonam by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anna University to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹270 - ₹950 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Anna University to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Anna University to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Anna University to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Saidapet and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Anna University and Kumbakonam is 309 km. The road distance is 270.2 km.
The best way to get from Anna University to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Anna University to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Anna University to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Anna University to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Anna University to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro, which costs and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Anna University, 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
- 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
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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
Anna University to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Anna University to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anna University to Kumbakonam is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Anna University to Kumbakonam.
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