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How to get fromHowrah to Kumbakonamby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Howrah to Kumbakonam by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CCU - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain train
    8h 57m
    ₹10,648–16,718

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Villupuram Jntrain train 12663 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kumbakonamtrain train 06017 / ...
    2d 10h
    ₹942–7,148

  3. Train via Chennai

    1. Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain train 12841 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonamtrain train 09419 / ...
    32h 26m
    ₹1,040–7,936

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chennai to Kumbakonambus bus
    42h 2m
    ₹1,546–5,608

  5. Drive  1,890.8 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Kumbakonamcar car 1,890.8 km
    28h 3m
    ₹21,214–30,642

  6. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCU - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain train
    10h 33m
    ₹6,328–15,568

  7. Fly to Pondicherry, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane CCU - PNY
    2. Take the train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonamtrain train
    12h 14m
    ₹13,448–24,738

  8. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CCU - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Kumbakonamtrain train
    12h 17m
    ₹9,998–19,038

  9. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Salem (SXV)plane plane CCU - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Erode Jn to Kumbakonamtrain train
    14h 15m
    ₹9,188–24,958

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Howrah to Reniguntabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tirupathi to Kumbakonambus bus 851Ud
    43h 1m
    ₹1,515–8,924

Howrah to Kumbakonam by train and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration32h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,040Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,796.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Kumbakonam, India?

You can take a train from Santragachi Jn to Kumbakonam via Chennai Central, Chennai Park, and Chennai Egmore in around 32h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belepole to Kumbakonam via Khejurtala, Howrah, Renigunta, Renigunta Jn, Tirupati, and Tirupathi in around 43h 1m.

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