There are 7 ways to get from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
4h 58m₹704–2,283Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Aavin to Guindy TVK Estatebus 119
- Take the train from Guindy to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 37m₹337–2,670Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonambus
7h 40m₹350–907Drive 254.1 km
- Drive from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonamcar 254.1 km
4h 18m₹2,867–4,141Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonamtaxi 254.1 km
4h 18m₹5,500–7,000Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 2m₹6,170–8,841Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Aavin to Little Mountbus 119
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
8h 38m
Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹350 - ₹950 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Sholinganallur and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chennai Kalainagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Sholinganallur and Kumbakonam is 305 km. The road distance is 254.1 km.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Kalainagar station.
Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹350 - ₹950 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Sholinganallur, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–750 and the journey takes 6h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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 Guindy to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
Bus from Aavin to Guindy TVK Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹16–120
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹16–23
- Express Service
- ₹24–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹35–50
- A/C Service
- ₹50–120
Bus from Aavin to Little Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–22
- Express Service
- ₹23–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Sholinganallur to Kumbakonam.
There are 85+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.