There are 7 ways to get from Melapalayam to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
8h 1mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonamtrain 16367 / ...
8h 18m₹358–2,833Drive 358.1 km
- Drive from Melapalayam to Kumbakonamcar 358.1 km
5h 39m₹4,043–5,840Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melapalayam to Kumbakonamtaxi 358.1 km
5h 39m₹8,000–10,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 22m₹12,706–24,971Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5137 / ...
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
8h 45m₹478–1,539Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 2m₹8,386–19,821
Melapalayam to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melapalayam to Kumbakonam is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹470 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Melapalayam to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Melapalayam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Omni Bus Stand and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Tirunelveli and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Melapalayam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Melappalaiyam and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tirunelveli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Melapalayam and Kumbakonam is 362 km. The road distance is 358.1 km.
The best way to get from Melapalayam to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Melapalayam to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Melapalayam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tirunelveli station.
Melapalayam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirunelveli station.
The best way to get from Melapalayam to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,900 and takes 8h 18m.
What companies run services between Melapalayam, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Omni Bus Stand to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via FlixBus Tirunelveli - Vannarpettai, Tirunelveli, Madurai, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 33m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–21,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
Train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tirunelveli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tirunelveli - Omni Bus Stand to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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More Questions & Answers
Melapalayam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Melapalayam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melapalayam to Kumbakonam is 358 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Melapalayam to Kumbakonam.
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