There are 6 ways to get from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thuvarankuruchibus Tiruchirapalli - Thuvarankuruchi
6h 35mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Valappadi G Hlt to Villupuram Jntrain 22154
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kumbakonamtrain 06017 / ...
6h 41m₹326–2,566Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Valappadi G Hlt to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
6h 40m₹426–3,414Drive 161.3 km
- Drive from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonamcar 161.3 km
2h 30m₹1,564–2,259Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonamtaxi 161.3 km
2h 30m₹3,400–4,100Train #2
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Kumbakonamtrain 16232 / ...
7h 55m₹329–2,614
Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi via Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Valappadi G Hlt and arriving at Kumbakonam via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Vazhapadi and Kumbakonam is 254 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, depart from Salem station.
Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Valappadi G Hlt station.
The best way to get from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,500 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Vazhapadi, India and Kumbakonam, India?
You can take a vehicle from Vazhapadi to Thuvarankuruchi via Salem, Tiruchirappalli, and Tiruchirapalli in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valappadi G Hlt to Kumbakonam via Vridhachalam Jn and Tiruchchirapali in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Valappadi G Hlt to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Valappadi G Hlt to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Salem Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +91 98425 11660
- [email protected]
- Website
- RKT Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- RKT Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACLS Navigator
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- ACLS Navigator
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Ya2 Connect
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ya2 Connect
- Website
- Srs Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Srs Travels
- Website
- Royal Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Royal Travels
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Phone
- +91 93422 22241
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dream Line Travels Private Limited
- Website
- Pamba Travels
Bus from Salem to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Pamba Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by RKT Tours and Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Vazhapadi to Kumbakonam.
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