There are 6 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Madurai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
3h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Madurai Jntrain 16368 / ...
4h 33m₹190–1,500Drive 203.4 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Maduraicar 203.4 km
3h 8m₹2,295–3,315Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Maduraitaxi 203.4 km
3h 8m₹3,200–3,900Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
4h 40mTrain via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06645 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Madurai Jntrain 12661 / ...
5h 17m₹299–2,367
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Madurai is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Madurai is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Madurai Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Madurai is 202 km. The road distance is 203.4 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Madurai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs .
The bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Kumbakonam to Madurai bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Madurai is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Madurai, India?
Violet Holidays operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Madurai Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
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 Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9994 998 437
- [email protected]
- Website
- veeveebus.com
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://veeveebus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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 Madurai bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Madurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Madurai is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Kumbakonam to Madurai.
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