There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 30mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
6h 37m₹323–2,515Drive 281.9 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Chennaicar 281.9 km
4h 23m₹3,170–4,578Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Chennaitaxi 281.9 km
4h 23m₹6,000–7,500Bus via Chidambaram
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Chennai Fort via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Tamil Nādu is 281 km. The road distance is 281.9 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs .
The bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu takes 6h 30m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu bus services, operated by New United Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Tamil Nādu, India?
New United Travels operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Tambaram 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- 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
- 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
- Website
- New United Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- New United Travels
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu bus services, operated by New United Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Kumbakonam to Tamil Nādu.
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