There are 5 ways to get from Rameswaram to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22662 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06646 / ...
8h 1m₹334–2,651Bus
- Take the bus from Rameshwaram to Sellurbus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
8h 37mDrive 253.7 km
- Drive from Rameswaram to Kumbakonamcar 253.7 km
4h 6m₹2,861–4,132Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rameswaram to Kumbakonamtaxi 253.7 km
4h 6m₹4,000–4,800Train
- Take the train from Rameswaram to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
8h 28m₹343–2,638
Rameswaram to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rameswaram to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,700 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rameswaram to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Rameswaram to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Rameshwaram and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Rameswaram to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Rameswaram and arriving at Kumbakonam via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Rameswaram and Kumbakonam is 353 km. The road distance is 253.7 km.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kumbakonam without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Rameswaram to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Rameswaram to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Rameshwaram station.
Rameswaram to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rameswaram station.
The best way to get from Rameswaram to Kumbakonam is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 1m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Rameswaram, Tamil Nādu, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a train from Rameswaram to Kumbakonam via Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rameshwaram to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Sellur and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rameswaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- 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
Train from Rameswaram to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Rameshwaram to Sellur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,300
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,800
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More Questions & Answers
Rameswaram to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Sellur station.
Rameswaram to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rameswaram to Kumbakonam is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Rameswaram to Kumbakonam.
There are 85+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.