There are 6 ways to get from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonamtrain 16862 / ...
6h 11m₹1,203–2,950Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonambus
7h 47m₹1,022–1,976Drive 280.8 km
- Drive from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonamcar 280.8 km
4h 27m₹3,163–4,569Taxi
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonamtaxi 280.8 km
4h 27m₹6,000–8,000Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Vilathikulam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane IXM - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
8h 19m₹8,255–24,211Bus via Aruppukkottai
- Take the bus from Kelaeral to Aruppukottaibus
- Take the bus from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus
8h 3m
Madurai (IXM) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass and arriving at Kumbakonam via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Vilathikulam and Kumbakonam is 370 km. The road distance is 280.8 km.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass station.
Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kovilpatti station.
The best way to get from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Vilathikulam, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam via FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass, FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, and Mattuthavani in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–20,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Madurai to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–38,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kovilpatti to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Ettayapuram - Bypass to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–480
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–750
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kelaeral to Aruppukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Violet Holidays
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Violet Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–8,000
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More Questions & Answers
Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Vilathikulam to Kumbakonam.
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