There are 4 ways to get from Puducherry to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonambus Puducherry - Kumbakonam
3h 40m₹100–1,400Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonamtrain 16861
3h 40m₹170–1,400Drive 129.5 km
- Drive from Puducherry to Kumbakonamcar 129.5 km
2h 16m₹1,459–2,108Taxi
- Take the taxi from Puducherry to Kumbakonamtaxi 129.5 km
2h 16m₹2,100–2,500
Puducherry to Kumbakonam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Puducherry to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹100 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Puducherry to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Puducherry and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Puducherry and Kumbakonam is 130 km. The road distance is 129.5 km.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹100 - ₹1,400.
The bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Puducherry to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Puducherry station.
Puducherry to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Puducherry to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs ₹100 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹170 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Kumbakonam, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹408–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 40m. SETC also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonam once a week. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹408–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Puducherry to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–2,500
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Puducherry to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Puducherry to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Puducherry to Kumbakonam is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Puducherry to Kumbakonam.
There are 84+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.