There are 5 ways to get from Palani to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
5h 16mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Palani to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
5h 35m₹398–3,182Drive 233.5 km
- Drive from Palani to Kumbakonamcar 233.5 km
3h 32m₹2,634–3,804Taxi
- Take the taxi from Palani to Kumbakonamtaxi 233.5 km
3h 32m₹3,700–4,400Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Palani, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 20m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palani to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Palani to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Palani to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Palani, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Palani to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Palani and arriving at Kumbakonam via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Palani and Kumbakonam is 243 km. The road distance is 233.5 km.
The best way to get from Palani to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Palani to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Palani to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, depart from Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Palani station.
The best way to get from Palani to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 5h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Palani, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from Palani, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palani to Kumbakonam via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Palani to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,400
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More Questions & Answers
Palani to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Skanda Travels, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Palani to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palani to Kumbakonam is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Palani to Kumbakonam.
There are 85+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.