There are 5 ways to get from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonamtrain 16862 / ...
5h 40m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
6h 14mDrive 295.8 km
- Drive from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonamcar 295.8 km
4h 40m₹3,338–4,821Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonamtaxi 295.8 km
4h 40m₹6,500–8,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5137 / ...
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
7h₹400–1,247
Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹400 - ₹1,300 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Kovilpatti and Kumbakonam is 336 km. The road distance is 295.8 km.
The best way to get from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Kovilpatti, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam.
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