There are 5 ways to get from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
5h 47mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chatrappatti to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
6h 30m₹1,232–4,145Drive 225.6 km
- Drive from Dharapuram to Kumbakonamcar 225.6 km
3h 36m₹2,547–3,678Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dharapuram to Kumbakonamtaxi 225.6 km
3h 36m₹4,300–5,500Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Chatrappatti and arriving at Kumbakonam via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Dharapuram and Kumbakonam is 277 km. The road distance is 225.6 km.
The best way to get from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Dharapuram to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Dharapuram to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chatrappatti station.
The best way to get from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,200 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Dharapuram, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam via Chatrappatti, Dindigul Jn, and Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chatrappatti to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Skanda Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Hindusthan Travels
Bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Hindusthan Travels
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Dharapuram to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Dharapuram to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dharapuram to Kumbakonam is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Dharapuram to Kumbakonam.
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