There are 6 ways to get from Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
3h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kumbakonamtrain 16367 / ...
4h 36m₹190–1,500Drive 202.9 km
- Drive from Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonamcar 202.9 km
3h 7m₹2,289–3,306Taxi
- Take the taxi from Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonamtaxi 202.9 km
3h 7m₹3,200–3,900Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
5h 13mTrain via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain 12636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06646 / ...
5h 29m₹294–2,349
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madurai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madurai Jn and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Meenakshi Temple and Kumbakonam is 202 km. The road distance is 202.9 km.
The best way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs .
The bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, depart from Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Madurai Jn station.
The best way to get from Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹190 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Meenakshi Temple, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Violet Holidays operates a bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 3 hours, and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Kumbakonam 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Madurai Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- 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
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Website
- Balaji Cabs
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Balaji Cabs
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
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More Questions & Answers
Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Violet Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Meenakshi Temple to Kumbakonam.
There are 87+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.