There are 6 ways to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Melpakkam to Chengalpattutrain 40952
- Take the train from Chengalpattu to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 55m₹1,199–3,727Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
11h 21m₹1,107–3,694Bus via Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
9h 15mDrive 271.8 km
- Drive from Sholinghur to Kumbakonamcar 271.8 km
4h 9m₹3,064–4,426Taxi
- 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 36m₹1,327–3,244
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Ranipet, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Vellore, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Melpakkam and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Sholinghur and Kumbakonam is 349 km. The road distance is 271.8 km.
The best way to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Sholinghur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Sholinghur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Melpakkam station.
The best way to get from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 6h 55m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Sholinghur, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Sholinghur to Kumbakonam via Melpakkam and Chengalpattu in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, Sri Kumaran Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Melpakkam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
Train from Arakkonam to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Sholinghur to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Sholinghur to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu 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 85+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.