There are 10 ways to get from Challakere to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
15h 26mTrain via Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the train from Challakere to Ksr Bengalurutrain 06244
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Kumbakonamtrain 16232
18h 39m₹526–4,083Drive 564.1 km
- Drive from Challakere to Kumbakonamcar 564.1 km
8h 30m₹6,359–9,185Taxi
- Take the taxi from Challakere to Kumbakonamtaxi 564.1 km
8h 30m₹11,000–14,000Bus, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane BLR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
12h 9m₹5,347–10,867Bus
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus Bangalore - Thanjavur
16h 20m₹842–2,297Train
- Take the train from Challakere to Chikjajur Jntrain
- Take the train from Chikjajur Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
20h 20m₹612–4,812Bus, fly to Pondicherry, train
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane BLR - PNY
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonamtrain
13h 32m₹5,447–16,887Bus, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain
14h 19m₹4,927–9,217Bus, fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.bus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane BLR - CJB
- Take the train from Irugur to Kumbakonamtrain
14h 50m₹5,297–9,677
Challakere to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challakere to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹800 - ₹2,300 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Challakere to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 8h 30m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Challakere to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Challikere and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Station, Bangalore, Karnataka and Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Challakere to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Challakere and arriving at Kumbakonam via Ksr Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
The distance between Challakere and Kumbakonam is 580 km. The road distance is 564.1 km.
The best way to get from Challakere to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 15h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 15h 26m to get from Challakere to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Challakere to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Challikere station.
Challakere to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Challakere station.
The best way to get from Challakere to Kumbakonam is to bus via Salem which takes 15h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Bengaluru, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 18h 39m.
What companies run services between Challakere, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from Challikere to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda B.S., Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Challakere to Kumbakonam via Ksr Bengaluru in around 18h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–9,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–14,000
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–6,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–19,000
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 Challakere to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- 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 Challakere to Chikjajur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chikjajur Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
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
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
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 Irugur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 6 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
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Challikere to Kempegowda B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹350–900
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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More Questions & Answers
Challakere to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda B.S. station.
Challakere to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challakere to Kumbakonam is 564 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Challakere to Kumbakonam.
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