There are 6 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Tambaram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
5h 42m₹210–1,700Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 32mDrive 251.6 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Tambaramcar 251.6 km
3h 59m₹2,841–4,104Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Tambaramtaxi 251.6 km
3h 59m₹5,500–7,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 16m₹6,239–9,517Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
7h 41m₹211–792
Kumbakonam to Tambaram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Tambaram is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹800 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Tambaram is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Tambaram. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Tambaram. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Tambaram is 288 km. The road distance is 251.6 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Tambaram without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Kumbakonam to Tambaram takes 5h 42m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Kumbakonam to Tambaram bus services, operated by New United Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Tambaram is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Tambaram, 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
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Tambaram bus services, operated by New United Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Tambaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Tambaram is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Kumbakonam to Tambaram.
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