There are 4 ways to get from Vellore to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Vellore Cant to Kumbakonamtrain 16779
5h 58m₹210–1,700Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 15m₹190–750Drive 243.4 km
- Drive from Vellore to Kumbakonamcar 243.4 km
3h 44m₹2,741–3,960Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vellore to Kumbakonamtaxi 243.4 km
3h 44m₹6,000–7,500
Vellore to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vellore to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹190 - ₹750 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Vellore to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vellore, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vellore Cant and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Vellore and Kumbakonam is 304 km. The road distance is 243.4 km.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Vellore Cant to Kumbakonam takes 5h 58m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Vellore to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, depart from Vellore, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vellore Cant station.
The best way to get from Vellore to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹190 - ₹750 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Vellore, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vellore Cant to Kumbakonam 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, Sri Kumaran Travels operates a bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 3 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 15m. SETC also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vellore Cant to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vellore to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Sri Kumaran Travels, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Vellore to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vellore to Kumbakonam is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Vellore to Kumbakonam.
There are 84+ hotels available in Kumbakonam.