There are 8 ways to get from Shivamogga to Kumbakonam by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane RQY - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 13m₹6,364–21,567Train via Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the train from Shimoga Town to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12090 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Kumbakonamtrain 16232
16h 13m₹498–3,878Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalorebus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
16h 32mDrive 637.9 km
- Drive from Shivamogga to Kumbakonamcar 637.9 km
9h 49m₹7,201–10,401Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga to Kumbakonamtaxi 637.9 km
9h 49m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RQY - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 43m₹4,344–7,417Bus
- Take the bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalorebus
- Take the bus from Bangalore to Thanjavurbus Bangalore - Thanjavur
17h 26m₹868–2,472Train
- Take the train from Shimoga Town to Birur Jntrain 12090 / ...
- Take the train from Birur Jn to Thanjavurtrain 17315
18h 46m₹620–4,746
Shivamogga to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shivamogga to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹850 - ₹2,500 and takes 17h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Shivamogga to Kumbakonam is to fly and train which takes 7h 43m and costs ₹4,300 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shivamogga to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Shivamogga and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Station, Bangalore, Karnataka and Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Shivamogga to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Shimoga Town and arriving at Kumbakonam via Ksr Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
The distance between Shivamogga and Kumbakonam is 598 km. The road distance is 637.9 km.
The best way to get from Shivamogga to Kumbakonam without a car is to train via Bengaluru which takes 16h 13m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Shivamogga to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Shivamogga to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Shivamogga station.
Shivamogga to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shimoga Town station.
The best way to get from Shivamogga to Kumbakonam is to train via Bengaluru which takes 16h 13m and costs ₹490 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs and takes 16h 32m.
What companies run services between Shivamogga, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a train from Shimoga Town to Kumbakonam via Ksr Bengaluru in around 16h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shivamogga to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore, Kempegowda Bus Station, St Joseph's Indian School/ Malya Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 16h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Shivamogga to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–21,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Shivamogga to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Shimoga Town to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Shimoga Town to Birur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Birur Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
Bus from Shivamogga to Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Sleeper
- ₹370–750
- Website
- Aahhaa Tourist
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Aahhaa Tourist
- 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
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Bangalore to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shivamogga to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Kempegowda Bus Stand Bangalore station.
Shivamogga to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shivamogga to Kumbakonam is 638 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Shivamogga to Kumbakonam.
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