There are 8 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Arcot by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Villupuram Jntrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kannamangalamtrain 16854 / ...
7h 11m₹1,063–3,396Train, bus via Tiruvannāmalai
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16780
- Take the bus from Thiruvannamalai to Vellorebus
7h 51m₹353–2,222Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Kumbakonam - Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4317 / ...
8h 15m₹705–1,915Drive 243.5 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Arcotcar 243.5 km
3h 43m₹2,727–3,939Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Arcottaxi 243.5 km
3h 43m₹6,000–7,500Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus
7h 38m₹6,408–9,757Train, bus
- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Chengalpattutrain 06018 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Town to FlixBus Arcot - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4301
8h 59m₹412–1,942Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
10h 25m
Kumbakonam to Arcot by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Arcot is to train and bus via Tiruvannāmalai which costs ₹350 - ₹2,300 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Arcot is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Arcot. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Kannamangalam via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Arcot is 309 km. The road distance is 243.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Arcot without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Kumbakonam to Arcot, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Arcot bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Kumbakonam to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Arcot is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,000 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Arcot, India?
You can take a train from Kumbakonam to Arcot via Villupuram Jn and Kannamangalam in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kannamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kumbakonam to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- 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 Kumbakonam to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Kumbakonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹335–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹240–550
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Town to FlixBus Arcot - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–390
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Thiruvannamalai to Vellore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- gaurvsinghrajput044@gmail.com
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Kumbakonam to Arcot bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Kumbakonam to Arcot train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Arcot is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Kumbakonam to Arcot.
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