There are 8 ways to get from Coonoor to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Kumbakonamtrain 12084
8h 14m₹1,248–3,823Line 06137 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Coonoor to Metupalaiyamtrain
- Take the train from Metupalaiyam to Erode Jntrain
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Kumbakonamtrain
11h 23m₹456–3,593Bus
- Take the bus from Coonoor to Palanibus 783Ns
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
11h 1mDrive 332.8 km
- Drive from Coonoor to Kumbakonamcar 332.8 km
5h 35m₹3,752–5,420Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coonoor to Kumbakonamtaxi 332.8 km
5h 35m₹8,000–10,000Taxi, fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Coonoor to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane CJB - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 36m₹12,473–17,878Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Ooty, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Ooty, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
13h 49mTaxi, fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Coonoor to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)taxi
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 32m₹7,153–12,228
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coonoor to Kumbakonam is to line 06137 train and train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Coonoor to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Coonoor to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Coonoor and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Coonoor to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Metupalaiyam and arriving at Kumbakonam via Coimbatore Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Coonoor and Kumbakonam is 399 km. The road distance is 332.8 km.
The best way to get from Coonoor to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Coonoor to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Coonoor to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Coonoor station.
Coonoor to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Coimbatore Jn station.
The best way to get from Coonoor to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between Coonoor, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Kumbakonam 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coonoor to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Palani, Tamil Nadu, and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–15,000
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Coimbatore Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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
Train from Coonoor to Metupalaiyam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Metupalaiyam to Erode Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Erode Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Coonoor to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–10,000
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
Ooty Heritage
Ooty Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 97 87 11 10 67
- Website
- ootytaxiservice.com
The Black And White Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 87 62 54 79
- Website
- blacknwhiteholidays.com
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More Questions & Answers
Coonoor to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Palani station.
Coonoor to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Coonoor to Kumbakonam is 333 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Coonoor to Kumbakonam.
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