There are 8 ways to get from Ongole to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Ongole to Kumbakonamtrain 16368 / ...
11h 58m₹350–2,700Bus
- Take the bus from Ongole to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Ongole - Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonambus
13h 5m₹693–2,165Drive 563.4 km
- Drive from Ongole to Kumbakonamcar 563.4 km
8h 36m₹6,356–9,180Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ongole to Kumbakonamtaxi 563.4 km
8h 36m₹8,500–11,000Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Ongole to Chennai Centraltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
10h 55m₹6,455–11,230Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Ongole - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
13h 25mBus to Hyderabad, fly, train
- Take the bus from Ongole to LB Nagarbus
- Fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane HYD - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
12h 25m₹7,750–16,904Train to Vijayawada Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Ongole to Vijayawada Jntrain
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane VGA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
12h 13m₹9,648–18,114
Ongole to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ongole to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ongole to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 8h 36m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ongole to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Ongole and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ongole and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 58m.
The distance between Ongole and Kumbakonam is 681 km. The road distance is 563.4 km.
The best way to get from Ongole to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,700.
The train from Ongole to Kumbakonam takes 11h 58m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Ongole to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ongole - Bypass station.
Ongole to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ongole station.
The best way to get from Ongole to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,200 and takes 13h 5m.
What companies run services between Ongole, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ongole to Kumbakonam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ongole to Kumbakonam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus in around 13h 5m.
- 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
Flights from Hyderabad to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
Flights from Hyderabad to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–15,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ongole to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Ongole to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- 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
- 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 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 Ongole to Vijayawada Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Ongole to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Ongole - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Ongole to LB Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹500–950
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹500–950
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Ongole to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank station.
Ongole to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ongole to Kumbakonam is 563 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Ongole to Kumbakonam.
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