There are 5 ways to get from Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam09419 / ...
6h 20m₹328–2,532Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonam
7h₹220–1,400Drive 271.1 km
- Drive from Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam271.1 km
4h 18m₹2,865–4,138Taxi
- Take the taxi from Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam271.1 km
4h 18m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
5h 48m₹4,109–8,066
Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam is to bus which costs ₹220 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and arriving at Kumbakonam. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam. However, there are services departing from Nungambakkam and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Choolaimedu and Kumbakonam is 316 km. The road distance is 271.1 km.
The best way to get from Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam, including transfers.
Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus station.
Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Choolaimedu, India and Kumbakonam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹220–700 and the journey takes 7h. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route once daily.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Choolaimedu to Kumbakonam.
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