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Kumbakonam to Neyyattinkara

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

494 kmDistance
9.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5530
Sedan₹6520
SUV₹8550
Innova / MUV₹9590
Tempo Traveller₹11170
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹540
AC Seater₹890
Non-AC Sleeper₹790
AC Sleeper₹1140
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1430
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Train
Sleeper₹330
Economy₹520
Third AC₹720
Second AC₹1020
First AC₹1410
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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 Neyyattinkara

494 km · ~10h 33m · 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. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 247

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 397

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

  5. 97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Neyyattinkara

    Neyyattinkara, 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 Neyyattinkara

494 km · ~10h 59m · 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 → Neyyattinkara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~494 km

    ~10h 59m|Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,430

  3. Arrive in Neyyattinkara

    Neyyattinkara, 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 Neyyattinkara

Nearest railway stations: Kumbakonam for Kumbakonam, Neyyattinkara for Neyyattinkara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 13h 10m in total

Chendhur Express#16735 · Express
09:55 PMKumbakonam
1h 37m17 stops
11:32 PMPonmalai Golden Rock

Change trains at Ponmalai Golden Rock — about 1h 37m wait

CHENNAI EGMORE - TRIVANDRUM Anantapuri Exp#16723 · Express
01:09 AMPonmalai Golden Rock
9h 56m60 stops
11:05 AMTrivandrum Central

1 change · 15h 10m in total

Rock Fort (Malai Kottai) Express#16178 · Express
07:55 PMKumbakonam
2h 43m20 stops
10:38 PMTiruchirapali Town

Change trains at Tiruchirapali Town — about 2h 24m wait

CHENNAI EGMORE - TRIVANDRUM Anantapuri Exp#16723 · Express
01:02 AMTiruchirapali Town
10h 3m61 stops
11:05 AMTrivandrum Central

1 change · 15h 20m in total

Mayiladuturai-Coimbatore Jan Shatabdi#12083 · Jan Shatabdi
03:10 PMKumbakonam
4h 5m43 stops
07:15 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 1h 35m wait

HUBLI - TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI SF Exp#12777 · Superfast
08:50 PMErode Jn
9h 40m85 stops
06:30 AM+1dKochuveli

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 Neyyattinkara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kumbakonam to Neyyattinkara is about 494 km by road, roughly 9.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 494 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,530 · Sedan ₹6,520 · SUV ₹8,550 · Innova / MUV ₹9,590 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,170
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹540 · AC Seater ₹890 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹790 · AC Sleeper ₹1,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,430
  • Train: Sleeper ₹330 · Economy ₹520 · Third AC ₹720 · Second AC ₹1,020 · First AC ₹1,410

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

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