There are 7 ways to get from Tirumala to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Kumbakonamtrain 16779
9h 10m₹598–2,400Train via Renigunta Jn
cheapest- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Kumbakonamtrain 09419
12h 25m₹320–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Thuvarankuruchibus Tirupati - Thuvarankuruchi
9h 13m₹823–1,805Drive 351.4 km
- Drive from Tirumala to Kumbakonamcar 351.4 km
5h 59m₹3,958–5,716Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirumala to Kumbakonamtaxi 351.4 km
5h 59m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TIR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
10h 27m₹15,378–24,584Bus via Renigunta Jn
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Kumbakonambus 851Ud
11h 46m₹440–1,900
Tirumala to Kumbakonam by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirumala to Kumbakonam is to bus via Renigunta Jn which costs ₹440 - ₹1,900 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tirumala to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirumala to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirumala to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Tirumala and Kumbakonam is 439 km. The road distance is 351.4 km.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Tirumala to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Tirumala to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tirupati station.
Tirumala to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirumala to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,900 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Tirumala, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirupati to Kumbakonam 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 33m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Tirupati to Thuvarankuruchi once daily. Tickets cost ₹387–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirupati to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Renigunta Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tirupati to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹387–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Rainbow Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 03 34 22 33
- Website
- rainbowcabs.co.in
Tirumala Tirupati Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 86 05 03 09
- Website
- tirumalatirupaticabs.in
Tirupati Caars
- Phone
- +91 99 02 03 77 88
- Website
- tirupaticaars.com
A.S Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 95 02 65 61 89
PS Cabs
- Phone
- +91 83 74 43 88 26
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More Questions & Answers
Tirumala to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thuvarankuruchi station.
Tirumala to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirumala to Kumbakonam is 351 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Tirumala to Kumbakonam.
There are 86+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.