What is the cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Auroville?

The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Auroville is to bus via Puducherry which costs ₹340 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Auroville?

The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Auroville is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.

Is there a direct bus between Kumbakonam and Auroville?

No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Auroville. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Kumbakonam and Auroville?

No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Auroville. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Kumbakonam to Auroville?

The distance between Kumbakonam and Auroville is 147 km. The road distance is 140.3 km.

How do I travel from Kumbakonam to Auroville without a car?

The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Auroville without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.

How long does it take to get from Kumbakonam to Auroville?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Kumbakonam to Auroville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumbakonam to Auroville bus from?

Kumbakonam to Auroville bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kumbakonam station.

Where do I catch the Kumbakonam to Auroville train from?

Kumbakonam to Auroville train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.

Train or bus from Kumbakonam to Auroville?

The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Auroville is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Kumbakonam to Auroville bus arrive?

Kumbakonam to Auroville bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.

Where does the Kumbakonam to Auroville train arrive?

Kumbakonam to Auroville train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.

Can I drive from Kumbakonam to Auroville?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Auroville is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Kumbakonam to Auroville.

Where can I stay near Auroville?

There are 1185+ hotels available in Auroville.

Kumbakonam to Auroville - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Auroville by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruppadirippuliyurtrain 16780 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Tiruppadirippuliyur to Aurovilletaxi
2h 50m
₹647–1,778
Bus via Puducherry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus
4h 36m
₹346–959
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus Kumbakonam - Puducherry
3h 56m
₹654–1,655
Drive 140.3 km
1. Drive from Kumbakonam to Aurovillecar 140.3 km
2h 27m
₹1,584–2,287
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Aurovilletaxi 140.3 km
2h 27m
₹2,200–2,700
Train
1. Take the train from Kumbakonam to Pondicherrytrain 16862
5h 4m
₹407–1,630

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Distance: 146.9 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹410–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Pondicherry once a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 43m.

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