There are 7 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thuvarankuruchibus Tiruchirapalli - Thuvarankuruchi
10h 7mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Kumbakonamtrain 16232
10h 26m₹290–2,300Drive 362.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kumbakonamcar 362.3 km
5h 37m₹4,088–5,904Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kumbakonamtaxi 362.3 km
5h 37m₹8,500–11,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 5m₹4,402–9,987Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
10h 16mBus, fly to Pondicherry, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 28m₹5,502–17,007
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi via Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kumbakonam is 407 km. The road distance is 362.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Bengaluru to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 10h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 10h 26m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Thuvarankuruchi via Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu and Tiruchirapalli in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bangalore Cant to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 10h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–11,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
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 Pondicherry to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹324–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, arrive at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kumbakonam is 362 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Bengaluru to Kumbakonam.
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