There are 6 ways to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
5h₹986–2,617Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonambus
6h 19m₹956–1,644Drive 252.5 km
- Drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonamcar 252.5 km
4h 2m₹2,834–4,093Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonamtaxi 252.5 km
4h 2m₹4,000–4,800Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
5h 1m₹7,001–9,729Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
9h 18m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Kalainagar and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Kolathur, Chennai and Kumbakonam is 305 km. The road distance is 252.5 km.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹950 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Kalainagar station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 5h and costs ₹950 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Kolathur, Chennai, 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
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam is 252 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Kolathur, Chennai to Kumbakonam.
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