Kumbakonam to Edathua
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Edathua, Kerala.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Edathua
474 km · ~10h 9m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kumbakonam
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 237Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 387Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Edathua
474 km · ~10h 32m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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.
- Kumbakonam → Edathua
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~474 km
~10h 32m|Tentative fare ₹520–₹1,380
- Arrive in Edathua
Edathua, Kerala
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 Edathua
Nearest railway stations: Kumbakonam for Kumbakonam, Karuvatta Halt for Edathua.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 13h 12m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 35m wait
1 change · 13h 12m in total
Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 35m wait
1 change · 13h 34m in total
Change trains at Singanallur — about 1h 33m wait
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 Edathua: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kumbakonam to Edathua is about 474 km by road, roughly 9.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 474 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,310 · Sedan ₹6,260 · SUV ₹8,210 · Innova / MUV ₹9,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹520 · AC Seater ₹850 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹760 · AC Sleeper ₹1,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,380
- Train: Sleeper ₹310 · Economy ₹500 · Third AC ₹690 · Second AC ₹980 · First AC ₹1,360
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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