There are 6 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Palakkad by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Towntrain
7h 43m₹449–3,467Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06645 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Palghat Towntrain 16843
10h 43m₹349–2,767Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
8h 27mDrive 330.5 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Palakkadcar 330.5 km
5h 13m₹3,723–5,377Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Palakkadtaxi 330.5 km
5h 13m₹7,000–9,000Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Keralabus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Palakkad, Kerala
9h 9m
Kumbakonam to Palakkad by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Palakkad is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Palakkad is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Palakkad. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Palakkad is 356 km. The road distance is 330.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Palakkad without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Kumbakonam to Palakkad, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Palakkad bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Palakkad is to train via Dindigul which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Palakkad, India?
You can take a train from Kumbakonam to Palghat Town via Tiruchchirapali and Dindigul Jn in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- 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
- 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 Palghat Town
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Krish Travels
- Website
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Palakkad, Kerala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Suraj Holidays
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- City Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Palakkad bus services, operated by Krish Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Palakkad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Palakkad is 331 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Kumbakonam to Palakkad.
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