There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
5h 10m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
6h 55m₹460–1,400Drive 278.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kumbakonamcar 278.7 km
4h 27m₹3,147–4,545Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kumbakonamtaxi 278.7 km
4h 27m₹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 3m₹6,243–9,572Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonambus
8h 20m₹228–827
Chennai to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹220 - ₹850 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
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 Kumbakonam is 312 km. The road distance is 278.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m 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 Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kumbakonam, 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, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- 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 Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kumbakonam is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chennai to Kumbakonam.
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