There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station) by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
5h 16m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 4mDrive 279.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station)car 279.7 km
4h 26m₹3,140–4,535Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station)taxi 279.7 km
4h 26m₹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 9m₹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₹228–827Train via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
8h 39m₹220–1,700
Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station) 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 (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 26m 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 every 20 minutes, 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 (Station) is 313 km. The road distance is 279.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m 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 (Station) bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station) is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kumbakonam (Station), 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.
- 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
Train from Perambur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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
- 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 26m
- 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 (Station) bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station) is 280 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Chennai to Kumbakonam (Station).
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