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Kumbakonam to Koduvayur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Koduvayur, Kerala.

390 kmDistance
7.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4390
Sedan₹5170
SUV₹6780
Innova / MUV₹7610
Tempo Traveller₹8880
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹430
AC Seater₹700
Non-AC Sleeper₹620
AC Sleeper₹900
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1140
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Train
Sleeper₹260
Economy₹420
Third AC₹580
Second AC₹810
First AC₹1120
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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 Koduvayur

390 km · ~8h 28m · About 8h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kumbakonam

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near P. J. Cholapuram

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Periyapatti

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, Kerala

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 Koduvayur

390 km · ~8h 40m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Koduvayur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~390 km

    ~8h 40m|Tentative fare ₹430–₹1,140

    Usual tea / meal halts: Tandoni (~170 km)

  3. Arrive in Koduvayur

    Koduvayur, 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 Koduvayur

Nearest railway stations: Kumbakonam for Kumbakonam, Palakkad for Koduvayur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 7h 55m in total

Bhubaneswar-Rameswaram Weekly Express#18496 · Express
03:30 PMKumbakonam
1h 35m18 stops
05:05 PMTiruchirappalli

Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 55m wait

Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
06:00 PMTiruchirappalli
5h 25m44 stops
11:25 PMMankarai

1 change · 8h 15m in total

Mayiladuturai-Coimbatore Jan Shatabdi#12083 · Jan Shatabdi
03:10 PMKumbakonam
1h 40m18 stops
04:50 PMTiruchirappalli

Change trains at Tiruchirappalli — about 1h 10m wait

Tiruchirappalli Mangalore Weekly Superfast Express#12653 · Superfast
06:00 PMTiruchirappalli
5h 25m44 stops
11:25 PMMankarai

1 change · 8h 38m in total

Mayiladuturai-Coimbatore Jan Shatabdi#12083 · Jan Shatabdi
03:10 PMKumbakonam
4h 16m44 stops
07:26 PMTotiyapalayam

Change trains at Totiyapalayam — about 1h 31m wait

Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram Express#12697 · Superfast
08:57 PMTotiyapalayam
2h 51m18 stops
11:48 PMMankarai

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 Koduvayur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kumbakonam to Koduvayur is about 390 km by road, roughly 7.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Tiruchirappalli.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 390 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,390 · Sedan ₹5,170 · SUV ₹6,780 · Innova / MUV ₹7,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,880
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹430 · AC Seater ₹700 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹620 · AC Sleeper ₹900 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,140
  • Train: Sleeper ₹260 · Economy ₹420 · Third AC ₹580 · Second AC ₹810 · First AC ₹1,120

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

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