There are 4 ways to get from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonamtrain 16848
6h 46m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 18mDrive 323.4 km
- Drive from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonamcar 323.4 km
5h 2m₹3,643–5,262Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonamtaxi 323.4 km
5h 2m₹7,000–9,000
Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sankarankovil and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Sankarankovil and Kumbakonam is 373 km. The road distance is 323.4 km.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam takes 6h 46m including transfers and departs once daily.
Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, depart from Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu station.
Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sankarankovil station.
The best way to get from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Sankarankovil, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- 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)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by PALSLNT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Sankarankovil to Kumbakonam.
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