There are 7 ways to get from Karapakkam to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
4h 59m₹730–2,314Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonambus
7h 45m₹311–888Drive 257.4 km
- Drive from Karapakkam to Kumbakonamcar 257.4 km
4h 21m₹2,903–4,194Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karapakkam to Kumbakonamtaxi 257.4 km
4h 21m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
6h 14m₹6,220–8,833Bus, train
- Take the bus from Karapakkam to Guindy TVK Estatebus 119
- Take the train from Guindy to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 29m₹335–2,653Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
8h 30m
Karapakkam to Kumbakonam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karapakkam to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹310 - ₹900 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Karapakkam to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Karapakkam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Karapakkam and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chennai Kalainagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Karapakkam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Karapakkam and Kumbakonam is 306 km. The road distance is 257.4 km.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Karapakkam to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Karapakkam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Kalainagar station.
Karapakkam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Karapakkam to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹310 - ₹900 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Karapakkam, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–750 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
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
Train from Guindy to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Karapakkam to Guindy TVK Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Karapakkam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Karapakkam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karapakkam to Kumbakonam is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Karapakkam to Kumbakonam.
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