There are 6 ways to get from Palakkad to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 35m₹441–3,504Train
cheapest- Take the train from Palghat Town to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16844
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06646 / ...
10h 26m₹348–2,752Bus
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Palakkad, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
9h 3mDrive 330 km
- Drive from Palakkad to Kumbakonamcar 330 km
5h 14m₹3,717–5,369Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palakkad to Kumbakonamtaxi 330 km
5h 14m₹7,000–9,000Bus via Thanjavur
- Take the bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadubus Palakkad, Kerala - Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
9h 42m
Palakkad to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palakkad to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Palakkad to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Palakkad to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Palakkad, Kerala and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Palakkad to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Palghat Town and arriving at Kumbakonam via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Palakkad and Kumbakonam is 356 km. The road distance is 330 km.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kumbakonam without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Palakkad to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Palakkad to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Palakkad, Kerala station.
Palakkad to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palghat Town station.
The best way to get from Palakkad to Kumbakonam is to train via Dindigul which takes 7h 35m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Palakkad, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a train from Palghat Town to Kumbakonam via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palghat Town to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Palghat Town to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
Bus from Palakkad, Kerala to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Schedules at
- Kallada Tours and Travels
- Website
- Jai Vishnu Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Jai Vishnu Travels
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- A1 Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Aaram Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 95 13 41 34
- Website
- aaramtravels.com
Car Cab's
- Phone
- +91 94 46 63 74 15
- Website
- carcabs.business.site
HEPS Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 45 77 04 28
- Website
- calltaxi.blogspot.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palakkad to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu station.
Palakkad to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palakkad to Kumbakonam is 330 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Palakkad to Kumbakonam.
There are 86+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.









