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, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
5h 47mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Valappadi G Hlttrain 16530
8h 33m₹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 20m₹429–3,467Drive 163.3 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadicar 163.3 km
2h 33m₹1,841–2,659Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Vazhapaditaxi 163.3 km
2h 33m₹3,400–4,100
Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Salem, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
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 20m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Vazhapadi is 220 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 5h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by ACLS Navigator, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 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 5h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Vazhapadi, India?
ACLS Navigator operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kumbakonam to Valappadi G Hlt via Tiruchchirapali and Vridhachalam Jn in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kumbakonam to Vazhapadi bus services, operated by ACLS Navigator, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu 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 two+ hotels available in Vazhapadi.