There are 7 ways to get from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 23m₹346–2,647Line 102 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Adyar Depot to Karapakkambus 102
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonambus
10h 34m₹319–918Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 29mDrive 271.8 km
- Drive from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonamcar 271.8 km
4h 20m₹3,061–4,421Taxi
- Take the taxi from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonamtaxi 271.8 km
4h 20m₹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 7m₹6,163–8,759Line 102 bus, train
- Take the bus from Adyar Depot to NSC Bose Roadbus 102
- Take the train from Chennai Beach to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 55m₹332–2,662
Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam is to line 102 bus and bus which costs ₹310 - ₹950 and takes 10h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Adyar and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Little Mount and arriving at Kumbakonam via Guindy and Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Besant Nagar and Kumbakonam is 308 km. The road distance is 271.8 km.
The best way to get from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Besant Nagar, 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Beach to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Adyar Depot to NSC Bose Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹11–65
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–17
- Express Service
- ₹17–24
- Deluxe Service
- ₹24–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–65
Bus from Adyar Depot to Karapakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–28
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹12–17
- Deluxe Service
- ₹18–25
- A/C Service
- ₹26–28
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- 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
Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam is 272 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Besant Nagar to Kumbakonam.
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