There are 6 ways to get from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonamtrain 16367 / ...
6h 33m₹250–2,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
6h 47mDrive 354.3 km
- Drive from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonamcar 354.3 km
5h 35m₹3,997–5,773Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonamtaxi 354.3 km
5h 35m₹8,000–9,500Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Tirunelveli to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)taxi
- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TCR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 22m₹12,751–24,025Bus
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli to Maduraibus Tirunelveli - Madurai
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
8h 50m₹585–2,115
Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tirunelveli and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Tirunelveli and Kumbakonam is 401 km. The road distance is 354.3 km.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000.
The train from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam takes 6h 33m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Tirunelveli station.
Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirunelveli station.
The best way to get from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Tirunelveli, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Madurai and Madurai, Tamil Nadu in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- 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
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Tirunelveli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tirunelveli to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
Fast Track Call Taxi
Nellai Cabs
- Phone
- +91 75 98 99 59 90
- Website
- nellaitrack.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Madurai station.
Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam is 354 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Tirunelveli to Kumbakonam.
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