There are 6 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Chengalpattutrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Takkolamtrain 16112 / ...
8h 4m₹1,321–3,830Bus via Tambaram
cheapest- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
- Take the bus from Poonamallee to Sholinghurbus
12h 51m₹549–2,327Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Kumbakonam - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Koyambedu to Sholinghurbus
9h 20m₹815–2,865Drive 271.7 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Sholinghurcar 271.7 km
4h 10m₹2,634–3,804Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Sholinghurtaxi 271.7 km
4h 10m₹6,500–8,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tambaramtrain 06018 / ...
- Take the bus from Poonamallee to Sholinghurbus
10h 44m₹554–3,170
Kumbakonam to Sholinghur by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur is to bus via Tambaram which costs ₹550 - ₹2,400 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Sholinghur via Chennai Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Takkolam via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Sholinghur is 349 km. The road distance is 271.7 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Sholinghur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Kumbakonam to Sholinghur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Sholinghur, India?
You can take a train from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur via Chengalpattu and Takkolam in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and Chennai Koyambedu in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Chengalpattu to Takkolam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kumbakonam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
Bus from Chennai Koyambedu to Sholinghur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–1,500
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹850–1,500
Bus from Poonamallee to Sholinghur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,500
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹850–1,500
Bus from Poonamallee to Sholinghur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–1,500
- Website
- Bharathi Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹850–1,500
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kumbakonam to Sholinghur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Kumbakonam to Sholinghur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Sholinghur is 272 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kumbakonam to Sholinghur.
There are nine+ hotels available in Sholinghur.