There are 5 ways to get from Pollachi to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
5h 38m₹421–3,355Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pollachi Jn to Karurtrain 22652
- Take the train from Karur to Kumbakonamtrain 12084 / ...
8h 13m₹339–2,659Bus
- Take the bus from Pollachi to Kumbakonambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 55m₹13,927Drive 285 km
- Drive from Pollachi to Kumbakonamcar 285 km
4h 32m₹3,198–4,619Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pollachi to Kumbakonamtaxi 285 km
4h 32m₹6,000–7,500
Pollachi to Kumbakonam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pollachi to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pollachi to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pollachi and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart three times a day, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Pollachi to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Pollachi Jn and arriving at Kumbakonam via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Pollachi and Kumbakonam is 302 km. The road distance is 285 km.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Kumbakonam without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Pollachi to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Pollachi to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, depart from Pollachi station.
Pollachi to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pollachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Pollachi to Kumbakonam is to train via Dindigul which takes 5h 38m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹13,927 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Pollachi, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a train from Pollachi Jn to Kumbakonam via Dindigul Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, Sri Vaari Travels operates a bus from Pollachi to Kumbakonam once daily, and the journey takes 5h 55m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pollachi Jn to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Dindigul Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- 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
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Pollachi Jn to Karur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Karur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Pollachi to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Pollachi to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +382 31 33 60 06
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Line
Bus from Pollachi to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹13,927
- Schedules at
- Blue Line
- Phone
- +91 4224349490
- [email protected]
- Website
- City Travels
Bus from Pollachi to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- City Travels
- Website
- City Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Pollachi to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Pollachi to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pollachi to Kumbakonam is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Pollachi to Kumbakonam.
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