There are 6 ways to get from Punalūr to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Rajapalayam
best- Take the bus from Punalur to Rajapalayambus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
11h 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Punalur to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16102
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06646 / ...
11h 26m₹376–2,965Drive 408.3 km
- Drive from Punalūr to Kumbakonamcar 408.3 km
6h 49m₹4,599–6,642Taxi
- Take the taxi from Punalūr to Kumbakonamtaxi 408.3 km
6h 49m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
12h 40m₹12,076–19,319Bus
- Take the bus from Punalur to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
11h 40m₹422–1,091
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Punalūr to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,100 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Punalūr to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Punalūr to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Punalūr to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Punalur and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Punalūr and Kumbakonam is 415 km. The road distance is 408.3 km.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus via Rajapalayam which takes 11h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Punalūr to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Punalūr to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Punalur station.
Punalūr to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Punalur station.
The best way to get from Punalūr to Kumbakonam is to bus via Rajapalayam which takes 11h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Punalūr, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a bus from Punalur to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 11h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Punalur to Kumbakonam via Tiruchchirapali in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–37,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Punalur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 Punalur to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–230
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Punalur to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–350
- Website
- KSRTC
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Punalūr to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Punalūr to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Punalūr to Kumbakonam is 408 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Punalūr to Kumbakonam.
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