There are 7 ways to get from Edappally to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Salem
best- Take the bus from Edappally Toll to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
10h 55mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Idappalli to Thanjavurtrain 16188
11h 49m₹407–3,113Drive 422.4 km
- Drive from Edappally to Kumbakonamcar 422.4 km
6h 48m₹4,777–6,900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edappally to Kumbakonamtaxi 422.4 km
6h 48m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
9h 58m₹6,721–14,800Bus
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus
- Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
12h 32mFly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain
10h 23m₹5,901–11,650
Edappally to Kumbakonam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edappally to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Edappally to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Edappally to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Edappally Toll and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Edappally to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Idappalli and arriving at Kumbakonam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Edappally and Kumbakonam is 523 km. The road distance is 422.4 km.
The best way to get from Edappally to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus via Salem which takes 10h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 55m to get from Edappally to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Edappally to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Edappally Toll station.
Edappally to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Idappalli station.
The best way to get from Edappally to Kumbakonam is to bus via Salem which takes 10h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Edappally, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from Edappally Toll to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Salem and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Idappalli to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 18m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Idappalli to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
Train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Edappally Toll to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,600
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Sleeper
- ₹850–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Edappally to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Salem station.
Edappally to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edappally to Kumbakonam is 422 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Edappally to Kumbakonam.
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