There are 7 ways to get from Poompuhar to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chennai Park
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 58m₹430–3,398Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonambus
8h 49m₹229–828Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 38mDrive 277.8 km
- Drive from Poompuhar to Kumbakonamcar 277.8 km
4h 18m₹3,132–4,524Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Kumbakonamtaxi 277.8 km
4h 18m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
6h 49m₹6,350–10,448Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
9h 37m₹328–2,533
Poompuhar to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹220 - ₹850 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Poompuhar to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Kalpana Hotel and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Poompuhar and Kumbakonam is 323 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Kumbakonam without a car is to train via Chennai Park which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Poompuhar to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Poompuhar to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Poompuhar to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Kumbakonam is to train via Chennai Park which takes 6h 58m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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
- 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
Train from Perambur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- 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)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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
Poompuhar to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Poompuhar to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poompuhar to Kumbakonam is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Poompuhar to Kumbakonam.
There are 85+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.