There are 5 ways to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Thanjavur to Vellankannitrain 17315 / ...
4h 2m₹251–2,030Line 16232 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Kumbakonam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06018 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Vellankannitrain 16175 / ...
4h 31m₹248–1,908Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 50mDrive 73.5 km
- Drive from Kumbakonam to Velankannicar 73.5 km
1h 7m₹822–1,187Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumbakonam to Velankannitaxi 73.5 km
1h 7m₹1,200–1,500
Kumbakonam to Velankanni by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni is to line 16232 train and train which costs ₹240 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumbakonam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Velankanni Bus stand via Tiruchirappalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumbakonam to Velankanni. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam and arriving at Vellankanni via Thanjavur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Kumbakonam and Velankanni is 127 km. The road distance is 73.5 km.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni, including transfers.
Kumbakonam to Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kumbakonam station.
Kumbakonam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thanjavur station.
The best way to get from Kumbakonam to Velankanni is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs ₹250 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Kumbakonam, India and Velankanni, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Thanjavur to Vellankanni once a week. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kumbakonam to Velankanni Bus stand via Tiruchirappalli in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thanjavur to Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Vellankanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- gaurvsinghrajput044@gmail.com
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Kumbakonam to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Velankanni Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,500
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 Velankanni bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Kumbakonam to Velankanni train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vellankanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumbakonam to Velankanni is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Kumbakonam to Velankanni.
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