There are 6 ways to get from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
11h 11mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Aluva to Thanjavurtrain 16188
13h 46m₹439–3,261Drive 380.8 km
- Drive from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonamcar 380.8 km
6h 6m₹4,289–6,195Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonamtaxi 380.8 km
6h 6m₹7,500–9,500Fly, train
- Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane COK - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
11h 47m₹8,231–17,873Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kothamangalam to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
13h 10m
Cochin International Airport (COK) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs ₹4,200 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Kothamangalam and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Aluva and arriving at Kumbakonam via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
The distance between Kothamangalam and Kumbakonam is 419 km. The road distance is 380.8 km.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Kothamangalam station.
Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Aluva station.
The best way to get from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 11h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 46m.
What companies run services between Kothamangalam, Kerala, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Aluva to Thanjavur once daily. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 9h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Trivandrum, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–23,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Cochin International Airport to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Aluva to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
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
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Kothamangalam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–490
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–490
Bus from Kothamangalam to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–490
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹380–490
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam is 381 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Kothamangalam to Kumbakonam.
There are 84+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.