There are 3 ways to get from Mettūr to Kumbakonam by train, car, or taxi
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Mettūr to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mettūr to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mettūr to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct train from Mettūr to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Metur Dam and arriving at Kumbakonam via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Mettūr and Kumbakonam is 330 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.
The best way to get from Mettūr to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Mettūr to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Mettūr to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Metur Dam station.
Mettūr to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mettūr to Kumbakonam is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Mettūr to Kumbakonam.
There are 88+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.
What companies run services between Mettūr, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a train from Metur Dam to Kumbakonam via Salem Jn in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Metur Dam to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Salem Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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