There are 8 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Poompuhar by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train via Tambaram
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
6h 57m₹433–3,365Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Peramburtrain 09420 / ...
8h 52m₹325–2,555Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7hDrive 277.9 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Poompuharcar 277.9 km
4h 20m₹3,133–4,525Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Poompuhartaxi 277.9 km
4h 20m₹6,000–7,500Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 59m₹6,359–10,417Bus via Tambaram
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Chennai - Kolathurbus FlixBus IN5210
9h 40m₹361–947Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 28m₹9,107–14,252
Kumbakonam to Poompuhar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Poompuhar is to bus via Tambaram which costs ₹360 - ₹950 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Poompuhar is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Villivakkam via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Poompuhar is 324 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Poompuhar without a car is to train via Tambaram which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Kumbakonam to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Poompuhar bus services, operated by New United Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Poompuhar is to train via Tambaram which takes 6h 57m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Poompuhar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Tambaram 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Alternatively, New United Travels operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- 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
- 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 Kumbakonam to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminal to FlixBus Chennai - Kolathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–7,500
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
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 Poompuhar bus services, operated by New United Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Poompuhar is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Kumbakonam to Poompuhar.
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