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How to get fromKochi to Kumbakonamby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavurtrain train 16188
    12h 16m
    ₹410–3,137

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Thrissur, Keralabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thrissur, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    12h 40m

  3. Drive 427.8 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Kumbakonamcar car 427.8 km
    6h 59m
    ₹4,826–6,971

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Kumbakonamtaxi taxi 427.8 km
    6h 59m
    ₹8,500–11,000

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane COK - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain train
    10h 53m
    ₹8,235–17,818

  6. Bus via Salem

    1. Take the bus from Ernakulam to Salembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus bus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
    13h 14m

  7. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain train
    10h 8m
    ₹5,915–10,668

Kochi to Kumbakonam by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kumbakonam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ernakulam to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Angamaly, Angamaly, Thrissur, Kerala, and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 12h 40m.

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