There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Karur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Karurtrain 12083 / ...
3h 23m₹160–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Thanjavurbus 851Ud
- Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Karurbus
4h 29m₹586–2,616Drive 159.4 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Karurcar 159.4 km
2h 37m₹1,798–2,597Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Karurtaxi 159.4 km
2h 37m₹2,700–3,300Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06645 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karurtrain 16615 / ...
4h 36m₹269–2,167
Kumbakonam to Karur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Karur is to train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Karur is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Karur. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Karur via Tanjore New Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Karur. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Karur is 165 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Karur without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300.
The train from Kumbakonam to Karur takes 3h 23m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kumbakonam to Karur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Kumbakonam to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Karur is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹160 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,700 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Karur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Karur 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam to Karur via Thanjavur and Tanjore New Bus Stand in around 4h 29m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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 Karur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Kumbakonam to Karur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Karur is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Kumbakonam to Karur.
There are six+ hotels available in Karur.