Chennai to Kumbakonam

Chennai to Kumbakonam

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Chennai to Kumbakonam Schedule

Chennai to Kumbakonam Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sri Kumaran Travels AC Sleeper 05:45 - 12:10₹ 1,962
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 07:45 - 13:03₹ 413
Mrm Travels AC Seater 08:35 - 16:00₹ 1,790
Ayush Tours AC Sleeper 10:55 - 17:30₹ 1,731
Sri Kumaran Travels AC Sleeper 13:25 - 20:20₹ 2,309
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 14:00 - 19:15₹ 1,025
Metrolink Tours and Travels Non-AC Seater 17:00 - 01:30₹ 807
Sri Krishna Travels Non-AC Seater 19:45 - 02:50₹ 751
Vetri Travels AC Sleeper 21:00 - 03:30₹ 2,424
Swarna Bhumi Express Non-AC Seater 22:00 - 05:25₹ 1,154

Transportation from Chennai to Kumbakonam

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Kumbakonam

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport5h 18m
Earliest Departure7:45 早上
Latest Departure11:10 晚上
Departures per day22
Distance265 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAalia Travels, Apple Bus, Aron Transports, Aski Ar Transport, Deltaking Travels, Grand Style Travels, Indian Railways, Pr Travels, Rathimeena Travels A, Rathimeena Travels C, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Tranz king travels, VIVIN Travels, YBM Travels

How to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam

Travelling between Chennai and Kumbakonam is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 21.33 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 5.53.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 8 hours to travel between Chennai and Kumbakonam depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Kumbakonam. Train will bring you to your destination in 5h 18m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 7h 30m to reach Kumbakonam.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam?

Travelling between Chennai and Kumbakonam can be as cheap as USD 5.53 if you opt for a Aski Ar Transport bus and as expensive as USD 21.33 if you buy a YBM Travels Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Kumbakonam ?

  • 22 from Chennai to Kumbakonam starting from 10:00 Chennai until 23:10 Chennai

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Kumbakonam.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Kumbakonam overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Kumbakonam

Aalia Travels, Apple Bus, Aron Transports, Aski Ar Transport, Deltaking Travels, Grand Style Travels, Pr Travels, Rathimeena Travels A, Rathimeena Travels C, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Tranz king travels, VIVIN Travels, YBM Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Kumbakonam?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train