There are 8 ways to get from Bengaluru to Melakadambur 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 41mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Kumbakonamtrain 16232
11h₹843–2,911Drive 345.4 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Melakadamburcar 345.4 km
5h 22m₹3,890–5,619Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Melakadamburtaxi 345.4 km
5h 22m₹8,000–10,000Bus, 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 39m₹4,952–10,687Bus 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 49mBus, 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 Ariyalurtrain
7h 38m₹6,092–17,707Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Ariyalurtrain
8h 16m₹5,162–8,937
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Melakadambur is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Melakadambur is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Melakadambur. However, there are services departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi via Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Melakadambur. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Bengaluru and Melakadambur is 435 km. The road distance is 345.4 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Melakadambur without a car is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Bengaluru to Melakadambur, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Melakadambur bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Melakadambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Melakadambur is to bus which takes 10h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Melakadambur, India?
You can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Melakadambur via Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirapalli, and Thuvarankuruchi in around 10h 41m. 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 Chennai International Airport
- 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
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
- 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
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- 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 Ariyalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Tambaram to Ariyalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- 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
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 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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 Melakadambur bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, arrive at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Bengaluru to Melakadambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Melakadambur is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Bengaluru to Melakadambur.
There are 84+ hotels available in Melakadambur.