There are 5 ways to get from Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Namakkal to Thanjavurbus Namakkal - Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
5h 21mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Namakkal to Kumbakonamtrain 16812
5h 24m₹180–1,400Drive 159.7 km
- Drive from Nāmakkal to Kumbakonamcar 159.7 km
2h 30m₹1,796–2,594Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nāmakkal to Kumbakonamtaxi 159.7 km
2h 30m₹3,300–4,000Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Namakkal to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06237 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06646 / ...
6h 6m₹277–2,226
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Namakkal and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Nāmakkal and Kumbakonam is 173 km. The road distance is 159.7 km.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Namakkal station.
Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Namakkal station.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹180 - ₹1,400 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Nāmakkal, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from Namakkal to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Namakkal to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Namakkal to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Namakkal to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Namakkal to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- 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
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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More Questions & Answers
Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Nāmakkal to Kumbakonam.
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