Trichy to Kumbakonam taxi and Urbania
Kumbakonam is the base for the famous Navagraha temple tour: nine temples to the nine planets, all within about 60 km of the town. From Trichy it’s a 2-hour drive via Thanjavur. Many families do the Navagraha temples in one very full day. We recommend two days so you can do it without rushing.
- Distance95 km
- Drive time~2 hrs
- Urbania₹37/km
- Best routeNH 36 via Thanjavur & Papanasam
Trichy to Kumbakonam taxi fare
Urbania rate below. For other vehicles, send your trip and we reply with the fare.
Force Urbania, 10 to 17 seats
₹37 per km
₹700 driver bata a day, minimum 300 km a day, toll, parking and permit extra
Places to stop on the way
- Trichy
Pickup from your home, hotel, Trichy Junction or the airport.
- Thanjavur
Stop at the Big Temple on the way, and you’re in Kumbakonam an hour later.
- Papanasam
The 108 Sivalayam temple is a lesser-known gem on the route.
- Swamimalai
One of the six Arupadai Veedu of Lord Murugan, 8 km before Kumbakonam, and famous for bronze casting.
- Kumbakonam
The temple town and the heart of the Navagraha circuit.
Things to see in Kumbakonam
- Mahamaham Tank
- Adi Kumbeswarar Temple
- Sarangapani Temple
- Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram
- Swamimalai Murugan Temple
- All nine Navagraha temples
Most Navagraha temples close between 12:30 and 4 PM. Our drivers plan the order around temple timings so you don’t waste the afternoon.
A simple Kumbakonam trip plan.
Leave Trichy at 5 AM for Suriyanar Kovil (Sun), Kanjanur (Venus), Thingalur (Moon) and Alangudi (Jupiter), then stay overnight in Kumbakonam.
Visit Thirunageswaram (Rahu), Vaitheeswaran Kovil (Mars), Thiruvenkadu (Mercury), Keezhperumpallam (Ketu) and Thirunallar (Saturn), then return to Trichy by night.
Which vehicle for your group?
| Group size | Best vehicle |
|---|---|
| 1-4 people | Etios or Ciaz |
| 5-6 people | Innova Crysta or Innova |
| 7 people | Toyota Innova (7 seats) |
| 8-10 people | Force Urbania 10+1 |
| 11-13 people | Urbania 13+1 or Tempo 14+1 |
| 14-17 people | Urbania 17+1 or Tempo 18+1 |
Our pick for Kumbakonam: Urbania or Tempo Traveller for family pilgrim groups.
Why travel with Sri Chinthamani
- Trichy-based: our office is on Trichy-Dindigul Road, Karumandapam
- Drivers who’ve done the Trichy-Kumbakonam run many times
- Clean AC Urbanias, Tempo Travellers and cars
- Transparent quote: per-km, bata and extras listed
- 24x7, with last-minute bookings welcome
“Dinesh was an excellent driver throughout our trip.”
Trichy to Kumbakonam taxi: common questions
Didn’t see your question?
A real person answers 24x7. Message us and we’ll reply in minutes.
What is the distance from Trichy to Kumbakonam?
About 95 km by road via NH 36 via Thanjavur & Papanasam. Plan for roughly 2 hours of driving, plus your stops.
What is the Trichy to Kumbakonam Urbania rate?
₹37 per km with ₹700 driver bata a day and a 300 km per day minimum. Toll, parking and other-state permit and taxes are extra.
What about the Tempo Traveller or a car to Kumbakonam?
Send your date and group size on WhatsApp or call us. We reply with the fare in a few minutes.
Which vehicle is best for Trichy to Kumbakonam?
Urbania or Tempo Traveller for family pilgrim groups.
Can we stop at places on the way to Kumbakonam?
Yes. Most people stop at Thanjavur, Papanasam, Swamimalai. The driver stops wherever you want.
Are tolls included in the Trichy to Kumbakonam fare?
No. Toll, parking are extra.
What is the best time to travel to Kumbakonam?
All year. Mahamaham (every 12 years) and Saturn transit days are extremely crowded.
Book your Trichy to Kumbakonam trip
Call or WhatsApp us with your date, pickup and how many people. We answer 24 hours a day.
