Coimbatore to Kumarakom
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Kumarakom, Kerala.
Approx Distance: 218 km
Approx Duration: 4.8 hrs
Route overview
Coimbatore to Kumarakom is about 218 km by road, roughly 4.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Pollachi.
By car: Coimbatore to Kumarakom
About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Coimbatore. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest & refuel near Kotamangalam. About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
- 68 km (about 1h 22m of driving) — Arrive in Kumarakom
By bus: Coimbatore to Kumarakom
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Coimbatore. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Coimbatore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Coimbatore → Kumarakom. AC Seater / Volvo · ~218 km Takes about 4h 51m. Tentative fare ₹240–₹660.
- Arrive in Kumarakom
By train: Coimbatore to Kumarakom
The nearest railway stations are Coimbatore North for Coimbatore and Kottayam for Kumarakom. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Chennai Tiruvananthapuram SF Mail (12623) — departs 02:35 AM from Irugur, arrives 07:32 AM at Kumaranallur, 4h 57m
- Chennai Central-Kollam Special (06003) — departs 03:48 AM from Coimbatore North, arrives 09:21 AM at Kumaranallur, 5h 33m
- Chennai Central-Kollam SF Special (06005) — departs 03:48 AM from Coimbatore North, arrives 09:21 AM at Kumaranallur, 5h 33m
- Himsagar Express (16318) — departs 09:58 AM from Coimbatore North, arrives 03:26 PM at Kumaranallur, 5h 28m
- Shalimar-Nagercoil Gurudev Express (12660) — departs 11:24 AM from Coimbatore North, arrives 04:48 PM at Kumaranallur, 5h 24m
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 218 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,500 · Sedan ₹2,930 · SUV ₹3,860 · Innova / MUV ₹4,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹240 · AC Seater ₹390 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹350 · AC Sleeper ₹500 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹660
- Train: Sleeper ₹160 · Economy ₹250 · Third AC ₹340 · Second AC ₹470 · First AC ₹640
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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- Munnar to Kumarakom
- Thrissur to Kumarakom
- Thiruvananthapuram to Kumarakom
- Pollachi to Kumarakom
- Palakkad to Kumarakom
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