There are 4 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Vadalur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chidambarambus
2h 43m₹1,012–1,836Line 16232 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Vadalurtrain 16530
4h 42m₹258–2,108Drive 73.2 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Vadalurcar 73.2 km
1h 9m₹820–1,184Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Vadalurtaxi 73.2 km
1h 9m₹1,500–1,800
Kumbakonam to Vadalur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vadalur is to drive which costs ₹800 - ₹1,200 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Vadalur is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Vadalur. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Vadalur via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Vadalur is 108 km. The road distance is 73.2 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Vadalur without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Kumbakonam to Vadalur, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Vadalur bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Kumbakonam to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kumbakonam station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Vadalur is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can line 16232 train and train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Vadalur, India?
SETC operates a bus from Kumbakonam to Chidambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹60–650 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kumbakonam to Vadalur via Mayiladuturai J in around 4h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kumbakonam to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Vadalur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Kumbakonam to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹60–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,800
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 Vadalur bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Kumbakonam to Vadalur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Vadalur is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Kumbakonam to Vadalur.
There are 55+ hotels available in Vadalur.