There are 4 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Vellore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Vellore Canttrain 16780
6h 43m₹210–1,700Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Vellore, Tamil Nadu
8h₹190–750Drive 243.4 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Vellorecar 243.4 km
3h 45m₹2,742–3,960Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Velloretaxi 243.4 km
3h 45m₹6,000–7,500
Kumbakonam to Vellore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vellore is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹750 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vellore is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Vellore Cant. Services depart three times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Vellore is 304 km. The road distance is 243.4 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Vellore without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Kumbakonam to Vellore Cant takes 6h 43m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Kumbakonam to Vellore bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Vellore is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹190 - ₹750 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Vellore, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Vellore Cant 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Alternatively, Sri Kumaran Travels operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 8h. SETC also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Vellore Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- 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 Vellore bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Kumbakonam to Vellore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellore Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Vellore is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Kumbakonam to Vellore.
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