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Kumbakonam to Mundra

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

2174 kmDistance
43.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹74,800
Ertiga₹95,345
Innova₹99,454
Innova Crysta₹1,22,474
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,69,304

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,390
AC Seater₹3,910
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,480
AC Sleeper₹5,000
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6,140
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Train
Sleeper₹1,330
Economy₹2,200
Third AC₹3,070
Second AC₹4,380
First AC₹6,120
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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 Mundra

2174 km · ~46h 49m · About 43h 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. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 435

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 585

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 735

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

  7. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 870

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1020

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1170

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

  10. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1304

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1454

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1604

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

  13. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1739

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1889

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2039

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

  16. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Mundra

    Mundra, Gujarat

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 Mundra

2174 km · ~48h 21m · 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) · ~725 km

    ~16h 7m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 725)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~725 km

    ~16h 7m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1449)

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

  6. change point 2 → Mundra

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~725 km

    ~16h 7m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,080

  7. Arrive in Mundra

    Mundra, Gujarat

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 Mundra

Nearest railway stations: Kumbakonam for Kumbakonam, Gandhidham Bg (about 49 km away) for Mundra.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 67h 10m in total

Mayiladuturai Mysore Express#16231 · Express
06:20 PMKumbakonam
11h 30m72 stops
05:50 AM+1dBangalore City Jn

Change trains at Bangalore City Jn — about 16h 5m wait

BANGALORE - GANDHIDHAM Exp#16506 · Express
09:55 PMBangalore City Jn
39h 35m301 stops
01:30 PM+2dGandhidham Bg

1 change · 70h 30m 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 2h 35m wait

PURI - GANDHIDHAM SF Exp#12994 · Superfast
08:45 PMKhurda Road Jn
40h 35m298 stops
01:20 PM+2dGandhidham Bg

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.

Kumbakonam to Mundra: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kumbakonam to Mundra is about 2174 km by road, roughly 43.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2174 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹74,800 · Ertiga ₹95,345 · Innova ₹99,454 · Innova Crysta ₹1,22,474 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,69,304
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,390 · AC Seater ₹3,910 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,480 · AC Sleeper ₹5,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,140
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,330 · Economy ₹2,200 · Third AC ₹3,070 · Second AC ₹4,380 · First AC ₹6,120

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Kumbakonam to Mundra. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Hosur335 km from Kumbakonam

    Tamil Nadu

  2. Badami880 km from Kumbakonam

    Karnataka

  3. Satara1225 km from Kumbakonam

    Maharashtra

  4. Murud1385 km from Kumbakonam

    Maharashtra

  5. Mumbai1465 km from Kumbakonam

    Maharashtra

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Things to Do in Mundra

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Fortification

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Hans Tower

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Navlakho Bungalow

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Swali Sheri

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Suggested Mundra Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Mundra

  • Travel from Kumbakonam to Mundra (about 43.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Mundra Port

Day 2Explore Mundra

  • Visit Fortification
  • Visit Bukhari Pir Dargah

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Mahadev temple
  • Head back to Kumbakonam
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