There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
5h 14mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 45m₹336–2,639Drive 189.5 km
- Drive from Salem to Kumbakonamcar 189.5 km
2h 55m₹2,138–3,088Taxi
- Take the taxi from Salem to Kumbakonamtaxi 189.5 km
2h 55m₹3,900–4,700Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain 06646 / ...
5h 53m₹740–3,112
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Salem, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Salem Town and arriving at Kumbakonam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Salem and Kumbakonam is 191 km. The road distance is 189.5 km.
The best way to get from Salem to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs .
The bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu takes 5h 14m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Salem to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Krish Travels, depart from Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Salem Town station.
The best way to get from Salem to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 5h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Salem, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Krish Travels operates a bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salem Town to Kumbakonam via Villupuram Jn in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Town to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Salem to Trichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Salem to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Krish Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Salem to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Kumbakonam is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Salem to Kumbakonam.
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