There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
5h 37m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonambus Chennai - Kumbakonam
7h 6m₹460–1,400Drive 277.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Templecar 277.9 km
4h 24m₹3,126–4,515Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Templetaxi 277.9 km
4h 24m₹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 30m₹6,243–9,572Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 11mTrain via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
9h₹220–1,700
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Chennai and Kalahasteeswarar Temple is 315 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kalahasteeswarar Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹377–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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
- 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 Perambur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- 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
Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple.
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