There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Vellankannitrain 17315 / ...
4h 2m₹251–2,030Line 16232 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
4h 31m₹248–1,908Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
6h 24mDrive 73.5 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Velankannicar 73.5 km
1h 7m₹712–1,028Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Velankannitaxi 73.5 km
1h 7m₹1,200–1,500
Kumbakonam to Velankanni by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni is to drive which costs ₹700 - ₹1,100 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Vellankanni via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Velankanni is 127 km. The road distance is 73.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Velankanni bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Kumbakonam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Vellankanni once a week. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam to Velankanni Bus stand via Tiruchirappalli in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kumbakonam to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- 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
- 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 Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- 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 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
- Phone
- +91 9884183242
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skanda Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Skanda Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Phone
- +91 9865511926
- [email protected]
- Website
- Universal Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Universal Travels
- Phone
- +91 90035 51105
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Air Indiaa Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Kumbakonam to Velankanni bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Kumbakonam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Velankanni is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Kumbakonam to Velankanni.
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