There are 7 ways to get from Kayathar to Kumbakonam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonamtrain 06018 / ...
6h 38m₹834–3,283Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5136A / ...
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
8h 3m₹720–1,742Drive 325 km
- Drive from Kayathar to Kumbakonamcar 325 km
5h 8m₹3,647–5,267Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kayathar to Kumbakonamtaxi 325 km
5h 8m₹7,000–9,000Taxi to Tuticorin Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kayathar to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 13m₹8,845–27,136Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Kadambur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12694 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06018 / ...
6h 42m₹824–3,283Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Kayathar to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXM - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 47m₹9,517–27,111
Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kayathar to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kayathar to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kayathar to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate and arriving at Kumbakonam via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kayathar to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Kadambur and arriving at Kumbakonam via Kovilpatti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Kayathar and Kumbakonam is 371 km. The road distance is 325 km.
The best way to get from Kayathar to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Kayathar to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Kayathar to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate station.
Kayathar to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Kayathar to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,800 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Kayathar, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kayathar to Kumbakonam via FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and Mattuthavani in around 8h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–24,000
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–22,000
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–22,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–40,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Kadambur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kayathar - Toll Gate to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–9,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kayathar to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Kayathar to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kayathar to Kumbakonam is 325 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Kayathar to Kumbakonam.
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