There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Kovilpattitrain 16861 / ...
6h 11m₹881–2,598Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
6h 33mDrive 313 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalaicar 313 km
4h 52m₹3,531–5,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalaitaxi 313 km
4h 52m₹7,000–8,500Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5137 / ...
8h 32m₹1,000–2,014
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Kovilpatti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Kalugumalai is 357 km. The road distance is 313 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Kalugumalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Kalugumalai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, and Kovilpatti in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- 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
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kumbakonam to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Kovilpatti - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Kumbakonam to Kalugumalai.
There are four+ hotels available in Kalugumalai.