There are 6 ways to get from Papanasam to Thekkady by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thuvarankuruchi to Tiruchirapallibus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Theni to Kumilybus
8h 1mBus via Madurai
cheapest- Take the bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumilybus
11h 32m₹565–2,040Train, taxi
- Take the train from Papanasam to Rajapalayamtrain 16847
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Thekkadytaxi
9h 4m₹3,227–5,420Drive 312.5 km
- Drive from Papanasam to Thekkadycar 312.5 km
4h 58m₹3,523–5,089Taxi
- Take the taxi from Papanasam to Thekkadytaxi 312.5 km
4h 58m₹6,500–8,500Train, bus
- Take the train from Papanasam to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Theni to Kumilybus
8h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Papanasam to Thekkady is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Papanasam to Thekkady is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹3,500 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Papanasam to Thekkady. However, there are services departing from Thuvarankuruchi and arriving at Kumily via Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu and Theni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Papanasam and Thekkady is 341 km. The road distance is 312.5 km.
The best way to get from Papanasam to Thekkady without a car is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Papanasam to Thekkady, including transfers.
Papanasam to Thekkady bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Thuvarankuruchi station.
Papanasam to Thekkady bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Papanasam to Thekkady is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Papanasam to Thekkady.
There are 308+ hotels available in Thekkady.
What companies run services between Papanasam, India and Thekkady, India?
You can take a vehicle from Papanasam to Thekkady via Thuvarankuruchi, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, Theni, Tamil Nadu, Theni, and Kumily in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Papanasam to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Papanasam to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Thuvarankuruchi to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Theni to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Theni to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
Bus from Mattuthavani Bus Stop to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Thanjavur to Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–8,500
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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