There are 5 ways to get from Cholapuram to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rajapalayam to Kumbakonamtrain 16848
6h 34m₹722–2,382Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
6h 56mDrive 301.8 km
- Drive from Cholapuram to Kumbakonamcar 301.8 km
4h 49m₹3,408–4,923Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cholapuram to Kumbakonamtaxi 301.8 km
4h 49m₹6,500–8,500Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
7h 53m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cholapuram to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cholapuram to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Cholapuram to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Cholapuram to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Cholapuram and Kumbakonam is 353 km. The road distance is 301.8 km.
The best way to get from Cholapuram to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Cholapuram to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Cholapuram to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Cholapuram to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rajapalayam station.
The best way to get from Cholapuram to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Cholapuram, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Rajapalayam to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cholapuram to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rajapalayam to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Cholapuram to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Cholapuram to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cholapuram to Kumbakonam is 302 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Cholapuram to Kumbakonam.
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