There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salembus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
6h 36mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Valappadi G Hlttrain 16530
8h 27m₹308–2,408Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlttrain
7h 9m₹429–3,467Drive 163.3 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadicar 163.3 km
2h 33m₹1,587–2,293Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Vazhapaditaxi 163.3 km
2h 33m₹3,400–4,100
Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Salem via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Valappadi G Hlt via Tiruchchirapali and Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Vazhapadi is 257 km. The road distance is 163.3 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi is to bus which takes 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Vazhapadi, India?
You can take a bus from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi via Tiruchirappalli and Salem in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kumbakonam to Valappadi G Hlt via Tiruchchirapali and Vridhachalam Jn in around 7h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Valappadi G Hlt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +91 9843572972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- Kaalai Roadlinks(Krl)
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Kaalai Roadlinks(Krl)
- Website
- Sri AVS Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Sri AVS Travels
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Ksr Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ksr Travels
- Website
- Jihan Luxury Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Jihan Luxury Travels
- Website
- Ayya Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Ayya Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Website
- Annai Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Annai Travels
- Website
- Vairam Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vairam Travels
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Website
- Pamba Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pamba Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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 Vazhapadi bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi.
There are three+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.















