There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Kovilpattitrain 16861 / ...
5h 51m₹230–1,800Bus
- 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 14mDrive 295.8 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatticar 295.8 km
4h 40m₹3,338–4,822Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Kovilpattitaxi 295.8 km
4h 40m₹6,500–8,000Bus 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 15m₹400–1,264
Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹400 - ₹1,300 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kovilpatti via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Kovilpatti. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Kovilpatti is 336 km. The road distance is 295.8 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti takes 5h 51m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Kovilpatti, 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 Kovilpatti via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Madurai in around 6h 14m.
- 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 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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 Kovilpatti bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti is 296 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Kumbakonam to Kovilpatti.
There are five+ hotels available in Kovilpatti.