There are 6 ways to get from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
5h 49m₹317–2,527Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonambus
7h 5m₹252–873Drive 253.9 km
- Drive from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonamcar 253.9 km
3h 59m₹2,864–4,137Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonamtaxi 253.9 km
3h 59m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
5h 42m₹6,239–9,539Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 54m
Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹250 - ₹900 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Camp Road and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chennai Kalainagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram Sntrm and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Chitlapakkam and Kumbakonam is 290 km. The road distance is 253.9 km.
The best way to get from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Kalainagar station.
Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹250 - ₹900 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Chitlapakkam, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–750 and the journey takes 6h.
- 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 Tambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Chitlapakkam to Kumbakonam.
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