There are 4 ways to get from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonamtrain 16368
5h 43m₹210–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll to Kumbakonambus
7h₹306–1,693Drive 225.1 km
- Drive from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonamcar 225.1 km
3h 44m₹2,541–3,670Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonamtaxi 225.1 km
3h 44m₹3,500–4,300
Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Chengalpet New Bus Terminal and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chengalpattu Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanchipuram and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Kanchipuram and Kumbakonam is 293 km. The road distance is 225.1 km.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam takes 5h 43m including transfers and departs once a week.
Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chengalpattu Toll station.
Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanchipuram station.
The best way to get from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹300 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Kanchipuram, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam once a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 43m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chengalpattu Toll to Kumbakonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–750 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chengalpattu Toll to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
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More Questions & Answers
Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Kanchipuram to Kumbakonam.
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