There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tindivanam
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tindivanamtrain 20606 / ...
4h 27m₹1,177–2,549Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Melmaruvatturtrain 16752 / ...
5h 7m₹1,138–2,632Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherrybus Kumbakonam - Puducherry
- Take the bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathurbus
6h 7m₹1,804–4,465Drive 184.7 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsicar 184.7 km
3h 8m₹2,085–3,012Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsitaxi 184.7 km
3h 8m₹2,900–3,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi is to train via Tindivanam which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Melmaruvathur via Pondicherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Tindivanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Vandavāsi is 225 km. The road distance is 184.7 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi without a car is to train via Tindivanam which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi is to train via Tindivanam which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹4,500 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Vandavāsi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Tindivanam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi via Puducherry, Pondicherry, and Melmaruvathur in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kumbakonam to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kumbakonam to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹391–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,600
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 Vandavāsi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi.
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