There are 6 ways to get from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 21m₹293–1,855Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonambus
7h 30m₹307–887Drive 262.8 km
- Drive from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonamcar 262.8 km
4h 7m₹2,960–4,275Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonamtaxi 262.8 km
4h 7m₹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
6h 3m₹6,245–9,599Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 58m
Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹900 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Kamatchi Hospital and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chennai Kalainagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Pallikaranai and Kumbakonam is 311 km. The road distance is 262.8 km.
The best way to get from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹290 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Kalainagar station.
Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ₹290 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹300 - ₹900 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Pallikaranai, 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, SETC operates a bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–750 and the journey takes 6h.
- 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
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- 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 7m
- 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
Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam is 263 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Pallikaranai to Kumbakonam.
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