There are 4 ways to get from Kalavai to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Arni Road to Kumbakonamtrain 16779
5h 55m₹1,200–2,782Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore to Kumbakonambus 851Ud
8h 13m₹1,098–2,426Drive 229.1 km
- Drive from Kalavai to Kumbakonamcar 229.1 km
3h 35m₹2,583–3,730Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kalavai to Kumbakonamtaxi 229.1 km
3h 35m₹3,600–4,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalavai to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kalavai to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalavai to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Arani and arriving at Kumbakonam via Vellore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalavai to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Arni Road and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Kalavai and Kumbakonam is 303 km. The road distance is 229.1 km.
The best way to get from Kalavai to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Kalavai to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Kalavai to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Vellore station.
Kalavai to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arni Road station.
The best way to get from Kalavai to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Kalavai, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Arni Road to Kumbakonam 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Vellore to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–750 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arni Road to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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More Questions & Answers
Kalavai to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Kalavai to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalavai to Kumbakonam is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Kalavai to Kumbakonam.
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