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How to get fromVaranasi to Kumbakonamby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Varanasi to Kumbakonam by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane VNS - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain train
    11h 11m
    ₹9,151–21,750

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Kumbakonamtrain train 16368
    42h 28m
    ₹900–7,000

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Salem, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    45h 38m

  4. Drive 1,990.5 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Kumbakonamcar car 1,990.5 km
    30h 42m
    ₹22,439–32,412

  5. Fly to Chennai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane VNS - MAA
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain train
    10h 31m
    ₹7,831–18,600

  6. Fly to Pondicherry, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane VNS - PNY
    2. Take the train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonamtrain train
    12h 29m
    ₹11,451–30,770

  7. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane VNS - CJB
    2. Take the train from Irugur to Kumbakonamtrain train
    13h 17m
    ₹10,501–18,060

  8. Fly to Salem, bus, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Salem (SXV)plane plane VNS - SXV
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Trichybus bus
    3. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain train
    13h 53m
    ₹10,251–28,250

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    2. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
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Varanasi to Kumbakonam by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration42h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,817.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kumbakonam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Kumbakonam once a week. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 42h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Bangalore, Karnataka and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 45h 38m.

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