There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Keelakarai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Ramanathapuramtrain 16751 / ...
6h 18m₹547–2,048Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
7h 3mDrive 224.5 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Keelakaraicar 224.5 km
3h 20m₹2,533–3,658Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Keelakaraitaxi 224.5 km
3h 20m₹3,500–4,300Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06645 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuramtrain 07355 / ...
7h 13m₹649–2,867
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Keelakarai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Keelakarai is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Keelakarai. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Ramanathapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Keelakarai is 317 km. The road distance is 224.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Keelakarai without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Kumbakonam to Keelakarai, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Keelakarai bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Keelakarai is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Keelakarai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Ramanathapuram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Keelakarai via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- 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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- 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
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- VKV Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- VKV Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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 Keelakarai bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Keelakarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Keelakarai is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Kumbakonam to Keelakarai.
There are 19+ hotels available in Keelakarai.