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Kumbakonam to Bidhannagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.

2093 kmDistance
41.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹23120
Sedan₹27310
SUV₹35730
Innova / MUV₹39970
Tempo Traveller₹46350
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2300
AC Seater₹3770
Non-AC Sleeper₹3350
AC Sleeper₹4810
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5910
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Train
Sleeper₹1290
Economy₹2120
Third AC₹2960
Second AC₹4220
First AC₹5890
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Kumbakonam to Bidhannagar

2093 km · ~45h 12m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kumbakonam

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 419

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 569

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 719

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 837

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 987

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1137

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1256

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1406

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1556

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1674

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1824

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1974

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 119 km · 2h 22m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, West Bengal

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Kumbakonam to Bidhannagar

2093 km · ~46h 33m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kumbakonam

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kumbakonam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Kumbakonam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~698 km

    ~15h 31m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 698)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~698 km

    ~15h 31m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1395)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Bidhannagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~698 km

    ~15h 31m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,000

  7. Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, West Bengal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kumbakonam to Bidhannagar

Nearest railway stations: Kumbakonam for Kumbakonam, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 3m in total

Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Express#18495 · Express
02:50 PMPandaravadai
20h 43m205 stops
11:33 AM+1dMarripalem

Change trains at Marripalem — about 2h 21m wait

Visakhapatnam-Shalimar Express#22854 · Superfast
01:54 PMMarripalem
12h 59m145 stops
02:53 AM+1dSantragachi Jn

1 change · 39h 35m in total

Rameswaram-Bhubaneswar Express#18495 · Express
02:50 PMPandaravadai
27h 20m265 stops
06:10 PM+1dKhurda Road Jn

Change trains at Khurda Road Jn — about 5h 10m wait

Puri-Shalimar weekly superfast express#22836 · Superfast
11:20 PMKhurda Road Jn
7h 5m87 stops
06:25 AM+1dSantragachi Jn

1 change · 39h 43m in total

MAYILADUTURAI - DINDIGUL PASSENGER#56821 · Passenger
11:37 AMKumbakonam
2h 38m11 stops
02:15 PMKolatur

Change trains at Kolatur — about 1h 14m wait

KANYAKUMARI - KOL HOWRAH Weekly Exp#12666 · Superfast
03:29 PMKolatur
35h 51m373 stops
03:20 AM+2dHowrah Jn

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Transport Options

Kumbakonam to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kumbakonam to Bidhannagar is about 2093 km by road, roughly 41.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2093 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,120 · Sedan ₹27,310 · SUV ₹35,730 · Innova / MUV ₹39,970 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,350
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,300 · AC Seater ₹3,770 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,350 · AC Sleeper ₹4,810 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,910
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,120 · Third AC ₹2,960 · Second AC ₹4,220 · First AC ₹5,890

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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