There are 6 ways to get from Munnar to Kumbakonam by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Munnar to Palanibus
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
9h 6mTaxi, train
cheapest- Take the taxi from Munnar to Bodinayakkanurtaxi
- Take the train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
9h 18m₹1,850–5,179Drive 334.7 km
- Drive from Munnar to Kumbakonamcar 334.7 km
5h 48m₹3,773–5,450Taxi
- Take the taxi from Munnar to Kumbakonamtaxi 334.7 km
5h 48m₹7,000–9,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Munnar - Bus Stand to FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatrebus
- Take the bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kumbakonamtrain
11h 5mBus via Salem
- Take the bus from Munnar, Kerala to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Munnar, Kerala - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
14h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munnar to Kumbakonam is to taxi and train which costs ₹1,800 - ₹5,500 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Munnar to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Munnar to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Munnar and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Munnar and Kumbakonam is 350 km. The road distance is 334.7 km.
The best way to get from Munnar to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 9h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Munnar to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Munnar to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Munnar station.
Munnar to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Palani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munnar to Kumbakonam is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Munnar to Kumbakonam.
There are 84+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.
What companies run services between Munnar, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from Munnar to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Palani, Tamil Nadu and Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 6m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bodinayakkanur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Munnar to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–210
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Munnar - Bus Stand to FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–420
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Theni, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–9,000
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
Mahesh Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 83 00 95 03 11
- Website
- valparaiholidaytours.com
Topslip Tourism
- Phone
- +91 94 43 75 84 72
- Website
- topslip.co.in
Valparai Tours
- Phone
- +91 94 86 11 14 53
- Website
- valparai-tours.business.site
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