There are 4 ways to get from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
1h 15m₹130–1,100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
2h 30m₹55–1,400Drive 68.9 km
- Drive from Chidambaram to Kumbakonamcar 68.9 km
1h 2m₹779–1,125Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chidambaram to Kumbakonamtaxi 68.9 km
1h 2m₹1,400–1,800
Chidambaram to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹130 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Chidambaram and Kumbakonam is 68 km. The road distance is 68.9 km.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100.
The train from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Chidambaram to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Thajudeen Transports, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs ₹130 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹55 - ₹1,400 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Chidambaram, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Thajudeen Transports operates a bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹314–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹55–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Chidambaram to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Thajudeen Transports, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chidambaram to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chidambaram to Kumbakonam is 69 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Chidambaram to Kumbakonam.
There are 87+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.