There are 11 ways to get from Chennai to Cumbum by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 12605
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
10h 29mTrain, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Cumbumbus
13h 20m₹779–3,309Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
11h 51mDrive 537.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Cumbumcar 537.7 km
8h 5m₹6,138–8,865Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Cumbumtaxi 537.7 km
8h 5m₹11,000–15,000Fly to Madurai, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Cumbumbus
9h 32m₹5,205–8,803Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Bodinayakkanurtrain 20601
10h 59m₹1,196–3,706Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
14h 1mFly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kumilybus
9h 21m₹5,677–10,438Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus
8h 34mFly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Standtaxi
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kodaikanal - Bus Stand to FlixBus Cumbum - Yuvaraj Theatrebus
8h 56m₹6,340–14,948
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Cumbum is to train and bus which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Cumbum is to drive which takes 8h 5m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Cumbum. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Cumbam via Theni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Cumbum. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Bodinayakkanur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Chennai and Cumbum is 551 km. The road distance is 537.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cumbum without a car is to train and bus via Tiruchirappalli which takes 10h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Chennai to Cumbum, including transfers.
Chennai to Cumbum bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Cumbum train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cumbum is to bus which takes 11h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800 and takes 10h 59m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Cumbum, India?
National Travels - Ratnagiri operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Bodinayakkanur 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Bodinayakkanur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹550–15,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Cumbum bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, arrive at Theni, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Cumbum train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bodinayakkanur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Cumbum is 538 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Chennai to Cumbum.
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