There are 6 ways to get from Nanganallur to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 3m₹320–2,551Bus via Acharapākkam
- Take the bus from Meenambakkam station to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Kumbakonambus
6h 50mDrive 261.4 km
- Drive from Nanganallur to Kumbakonamcar 261.4 km
4h 10m₹2,949–4,259Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nanganallur to Kumbakonamtaxi 261.4 km
4h 10m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
5h 35m₹6,237–9,525Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 33m
Nanganallur to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanganallur to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nanganallur to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanganallur station to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Meenambakkam station and arriving at Kumbakonam via Melmaruvathur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Nanganallur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Palavanthangal and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Nanganallur and Kumbakonam is 298 km. The road distance is 261.4 km.
The best way to get from Nanganallur to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Nanganallur to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Nanganallur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by V2K Travels, depart from Meenambakkam station.
Nanganallur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Nanganallur to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Acharapākkam, which costs and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Nanganallur, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meenambakkam station to Kumbakonam via Melmaruvathur in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
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
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Meenambakkam station to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹180–550
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nanganallur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Melmaruvathur station.
Nanganallur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanganallur to Kumbakonam is 261 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Nanganallur to Kumbakonam.
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