There are 6 ways to get from Potheri to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
5h 32m₹312–2,467Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from SRM University to Kumbakonambus
5h 50m₹190–750Drive 235.4 km
- Drive from Potheri to Kumbakonamcar 235.4 km
3h 41m₹2,656–3,836Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Kumbakonamtaxi 235.4 km
3h 41m₹3,700–4,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
6h 24m₹6,245–9,585Bus via Chengalpattu
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonambus Chengalpattu - Kumbakonam
7h 41m₹450–2,425
Potheri to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹750 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from SRM University and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Potheri and Kumbakonam is 273 km. The road distance is 235.4 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Potheri to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Potheri to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from SRM University station.
Potheri to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chengalpattu station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹190 - ₹750 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonam every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from SRM University to Kumbakonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹190–750 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- 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 Chengalpattu to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from SRM University to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹190–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
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More Questions & Answers
Potheri to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Potheri to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Kumbakonam is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Potheri to Kumbakonam.
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