There are 6 ways to get from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 28m₹335–2,649Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonambus
7h 17m₹218–1,351Drive 261.3 km
- Drive from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonamcar 261.3 km
4h 8m₹2,951–4,262Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonamtaxi 261.3 km
4h 8m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
6h 3m₹6,245–9,599Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 58m
Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Kamakshi Hospital and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chennai Kalainagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from St Thomas Mount and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Kovilambakkam and Kumbakonam is 312 km. The road distance is 261.3 km.
The best way to get from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Kalainagar station.
Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Kovilambakkam, 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Kovilambakkam to Kumbakonam.
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