There are 6 ways to get from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tirupati to Kumbakonamtrain 16779
8h 36m₹388–2,151Bus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Thuvarankuruchibus Tirupati - Thuvarankuruchi
8h 39m₹613–1,557Drive 332.3 km
- Drive from Tirupathi to Kumbakonamcar 332.3 km
5h 25m₹3,742–5,406Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tirupathi to Kumbakonamtaxi 332.3 km
5h 25m₹5,000–6,500Fly, train
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TIR - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
9h 53m₹15,021–24,162Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Tirupathi to Kumbakonambus 851Ud
9h 34m₹415–1,009
Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam is to bus via Kumbakonam which costs ₹410 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Tirupati and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Tirupathi and Kumbakonam is 420 km. The road distance is 332.3 km.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Tirupathi to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tirupati station.
Tirupathi to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tirupati station.
The best way to get from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,600 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Tirupathi, 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 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
- +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
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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
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More Questions & Answers
Tirupathi to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thuvarankuruchi station.
Tirupathi to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tirupathi to Kumbakonam is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Tirupathi to Kumbakonam.
There are 84+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.