There are 6 ways to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam by taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Sholinghur to Tirumalpurtaxi
- Take the train from Tirumalpur to Chengalpattutrain
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 25m₹1,541–4,043Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
10h 54m₹1,107–3,694Bus via Chengalpattu
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Tollbus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll to Kumbakonambus
8h 32m₹1,392–2,344Drive 271.8 km
- Drive from Sholinghur to Kumbakonamcar 271.8 km
4h 9m₹2,658–3,840Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sholinghur to Kumbakonamtaxi 271.8 km
4h 9m₹6,500–8,000Bus
- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Thuvarankuruchibus Katpadi Tamil Nadu - Thuvarankuruchi
9h 1m₹1,190–3,044
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam is to bus via Chengalpattu which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chengalpattu Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Sholinghur and arriving at Kumbakonam via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
The distance between Sholinghur and Kumbakonam is 350 km. The road distance is 271.8 km.
The best way to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 25m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Sholinghur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Sholinghur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arakkonam station.
The best way to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam is to bus via Chengalpattu which takes 8h 32m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 54m.
What companies run services between Sholinghur, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass, FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll, and Chengalpattu Toll in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Arakkonam to Kumbakonam twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 9h 21m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirumalpur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Arakkonam to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–410
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chengalpattu Toll to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–8,000
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Booking & Getting There
Sholinghur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll station.
Sholinghur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sholinghur to Kumbakonam is 272 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam.
There are 93+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.