There are 6 ways to get from Chromepet to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
5h 52m₹318–2,532Bus via Acharapākkam
- Take the bus from Chromepet to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Kumbakonambus
6h 40mDrive 254.5 km
- Drive from Chromepet to Kumbakonamcar 254.5 km
4h 1m₹2,867–4,140Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chromepet to Kumbakonamtaxi 254.5 km
4h 1m₹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 39m₹6,238–9,534Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 51m
Chromepet to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chromepet to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chromepet to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chromepet to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Chromepet and arriving at Kumbakonam via Melmaruvathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chromepet to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Chromepet and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Chromepet and Kumbakonam is 291 km. The road distance is 254.5 km.
The best way to get from Chromepet to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Chromepet to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Chromepet to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by V2K Travels, depart from Chromepet station.
Chromepet to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Chromepet to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Acharapākkam, which costs and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Chromepet, 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, you can take a bus from Chromepet to Kumbakonam via Melmaruvathur in around 6h 40m.
- 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
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- v2ktravels.com
Bus from Chromepet to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.v2ktravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹180–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- 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
Chromepet to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Melmaruvathur station.
Chromepet to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chromepet to Kumbakonam is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Chromepet to Kumbakonam.
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