There are 8 ways to get from Vijayawada to Kumbakonam by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane VGA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 48m₹9,588–16,241Train
cheapest- Take the train from Vijayawada Jn to Kumbakonamtrain 16368 / ...
14h 23m₹410–3,100Bus
- Take the bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
15h 19mDrive 702.8 km
- Drive from Vijayawada to Kumbakonamcar 702.8 km
10h 51m₹7,915–11,433Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vijayawada to Kumbakonamtaxi 702.8 km
10h 51m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Chennai International Airport, train
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane VGA - MAA
- Take the train from Tambaram to Kumbakonamtrain
7h 38m₹5,768–13,091Fly to Pondicherry, train
- Fly from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane VGA - PNY
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonamtrain
9h 31m₹10,888–20,261Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bankbus FlixBus IN5230 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonambus
16h 34m₹887–2,909
Vijayawada to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vijayawada to Kumbakonam is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,100 and takes 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Vijayawada to Kumbakonam is to fly and train which takes 7h 38m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vijayawada to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vijayawada Jn and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart four times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 14h 23m.
The distance between Vijayawada and Kumbakonam is 803 km. The road distance is 702.8 km.
The best way to get from Vijayawada to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 14h 23m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Vijayawada to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Vijayawada to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh station.
Vijayawada to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vijayawada Jn station.
The best way to get from Vijayawada to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 14h 23m and costs ₹410 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 19m.
What companies run services between Vijayawada, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vijayawada Jn to Kumbakonam 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹410–3,100 and the journey takes 14h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 15h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Trichy International Airport via Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Trichy International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–17,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Pondicherry via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
Flights from Vijayawada Airport to Pondicherry via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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
Train from Vijayawada Jn to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–480
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
Train from Tambaram to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Pondicherry to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vijayawada - Benz Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu Canara Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
Costa Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 964 250 9307
- Website
- costa-car-travels.ueniweb.com
(RK)Local Car and Drivers
- Phone
- +91 96 66 55 2 331
Sri Ravi Car Travels
- Phone
- +91 888 543 8888
- Website
- sriravicartravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vijayawada to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Vijayawada to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vijayawada to Kumbakonam is 703 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Vijayawada to Kumbakonam.
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