There are 5 ways to get from Kerala to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06646 / ...
11h 16m₹405–3,178Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
11h 16mDrive 459.5 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumbakonamcar 459.5 km
7h 34m₹5,183–7,487Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Kumbakonamtaxi 459.5 km
7h 34m₹8,000–10,000Bus
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
12h 43m
Kerala to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerala to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kerala to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerala to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Trivandrum and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerala to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Kerala and Kumbakonam is 545 km. The road distance is 459.5 km.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Kerala to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Kerala to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Kerala to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Kerala to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Kerala, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kumbakonam via Tiruchchirapali in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trivandrum to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Kesavadasapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 16m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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More Questions & Answers
Kerala to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kerala to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerala to Kumbakonam is 459 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Kerala to Kumbakonam.
There are 85+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.