There are 6 ways to get from Tenkasi to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tenkasi Jn to Kumbakonamtrain 16848
7h 24m₹250–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
8h 20mDrive 362.7 km
- Drive from Tenkasi to Kumbakonamcar 362.7 km
5h 42m₹4,091–5,910Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Kumbakonamtaxi 362.7 km
5h 42m₹8,000–10,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Tenkasi to Trivandrum (TRV)taxi
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
9h 14m₹13,290–18,843Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavanibus
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
9h 30m₹354–1,020
Tenkasi to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenkasi to Kumbakonam is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹350 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tenkasi to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenkasi to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenkasi Jn and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Tenkasi and Kumbakonam is 410 km. The road distance is 362.7 km.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
The train from Tenkasi Jn to Kumbakonam takes 7h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tenkasi to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, depart from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu station.
Tenkasi to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tenkasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Tenkasi to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Tenkasi, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tenkasi Jn to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–14,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–37,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–25,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tenkasi Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
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
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Thenkasi to Madurai Mattuthavani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–270
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tenkasi to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Vee Vee Bus, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tenkasi to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenkasi to Kumbakonam is 363 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Tenkasi to Kumbakonam.
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