There are 5 ways to get from Karur to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Karur to Kumbakonamtrain 12084 / ...
3h 38m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Karur to Tanjore New Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Kumbakonambus 851Ud
4h 58m₹607–2,636Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from Karur to Kumbakonamcar 156.9 km
2h 34m₹1,771–2,558Taxi
- Take the taxi from Karur to Kumbakonamtaxi 156.9 km
2h 34m₹2,700–3,300Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Karur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16188 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06646 / ...
4h 41m₹265–2,133
Karur to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karur to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Karur to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Karur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Karur and arriving at Kumbakonam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karur and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Karur and Kumbakonam is 165 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Karur to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Karur to Kumbakonam takes 3h 38m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Karur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Karur station.
Karur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karur station.
The best way to get from Karur to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Karur, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Karur to Kumbakonam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karur to Kumbakonam via Tanjore New Bus Stand and Thanjavur in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Karur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Tanjore New Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Thanjavur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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More Questions & Answers
Karur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Tanjore New Bus Stand station.
Karur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karur to Kumbakonam is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Karur to Kumbakonam.
There are 85+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.