There are 5 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 13m₹239–1,723Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonambus
8h 20m₹228–827Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
6h 55mDrive 278.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kumbakonamcar 278.7 km
4h 27m₹3,134–4,526Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kumbakonamtaxi 278.7 km
4h 27m₹6,000–7,500
Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹220 - ₹850 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Tamil Nādu and Kumbakonam is 315 km. The road distance is 278.7 km.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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
Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Tamil Nādu to Kumbakonam.
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