There are 4 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil 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
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
6h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Sankarankoviltrain 16847
6h 52m₹240–1,900Drive 323.7 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovilcar 323.7 km
5h 1m₹3,646–5,267Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Sankarankoviltaxi 323.7 km
5h 1m₹7,000–9,000
Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Sankarankovil. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Sankarankovil is 324 km. The road distance is 323.7 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Sankarankovil, India?
You can take a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Sankarankovil via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- 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
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- 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 Sankarankovil bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sankarankovil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil is 324 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Kumbakonam to Sankarankovil.