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Kumbakonam to Kunnamangalam

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

499 kmDistance
10 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5590
Sedan₹6590
SUV₹8630
Innova / MUV₹9680
Tempo Traveller₹11280
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹550
AC Seater₹900
Non-AC Sleeper₹800
AC Sleeper₹1150
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1450
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Train
Sleeper₹330
Economy₹530
Third AC₹730
Second AC₹1030
First AC₹1430
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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 Kunnamangalam

499 km · ~10h 39m · About 10h of driving split over 2 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. 100 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 250

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 400

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

  5. 100 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

499 km · ~11h 5m · 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 → Kunnamangalam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~499 km

    ~11h 5m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,450

  3. Arrive in Kunnamangalam

    Kunnamangalam, 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 Kunnamangalam

Nearest railway stations: Kumbakonam for Kumbakonam, Kozhikode for Kunnamangalam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 10h 15m 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
7h 45m68 stops
01:45 AM+1dChemancheri

1 change · 10h 35m 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
7h 45m68 stops
01:45 AM+1dChemancheri

1 change · 12h 41m in total

Mayiladuturai Mysore Express#16231 · Express
06:20 PMKumbakonam
5h 15m43 stops
11:35 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 2h 10m wait

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
01:45 AMErode Jn
5h 16m32 stops
07:01 AMChemancheri

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 Kunnamangalam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kumbakonam to Kunnamangalam is about 499 km by road, roughly 10 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 499 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,590 · Sedan ₹6,590 · SUV ₹8,630 · Innova / MUV ₹9,680 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,280
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹550 · AC Seater ₹900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹800 · AC Sleeper ₹1,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹530 · Third AC ₹730 · Second AC ₹1,030 · First AC ₹1,430

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

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