There are 4 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi by train, bus, taxi or car
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi is to bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 50m.
The quickest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi is to taxi which costs ₹3,200 - ₹3,800 and takes 2h 47m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Vandavāsi is 173 km. The road distance is 189.1 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,100 and takes 5h 50m.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Kumbakonam to Vandavāsi.

- Distance: 173.1 km
- Duration: 4h 43m
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Vandavāsi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kumbakonam to Melmaruvattur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹160 - ₹900 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Kumbakonam to Melmaruvathur Bus Stop hourly. Tickets cost ₹300 - ₹440 and the journey takes 5h 24m.

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160 - ₹900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160 - ₹210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700 - ₹900

- Phone
- 9513508001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kumbakonam to Melmaruvathur Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹300 - ₹440
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200 - ₹3,800
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
KKV Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 43 87 55 55
- Website
- kkvcabs.in
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