State run buses in Tamil Nadu operate at regular intervals between Kumbakonam and other towns and cities of the state. One can take buses to Kumbakonam from Chennai, Chidambaram and even Trichi. The fares for the State Transport Corporation buses are minimal. Private and pre-paid taxis can charge you anywhere between 1000-2500 INR.
Head northwest on Vittal Mallya Rd
Take the 1st left onto Kasturba Rd/Rajaram Mohan Roy Rd/Vittal Mallya Rd
Turn right at Woody's Restaurant onto LB Road
Turn left after St Joseph's College
Turn right at Elgin Apartments onto Hosur Rd
Keep right to stay on Hosur Rd
Keep right to continue on Hosur Rd/Madiwala Underpass
Continue onto Kanyakumari Rd
Keep right to continue on Electronic City Flyover/Hosur Road Elevated Expy
Continue onto Bangalore Elevated Tollway Limited
Continue onto Kanyakumari Rd
Slight left to stay on Kanyakumari Rd
Slight right to stay on Kanyakumari Rd
Slight left to stay on Kanyakumari Rd
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Salem-Ulundurpettai Hwy/NH 68
Slight right to stay on Salem-Ulundurpettai Hwy/NH 68
Turn left to stay on Salem-Ulundurpettai Hwy/NH 68
Slight left onto Service Rd
Take the 1st right onto Cuddalore - Vridhachalam - Salem Rd
Continue onto NH 532
Turn right onto SH 141
Continue onto SH 140
Sharp right to stay on SH 140
Turn right onto Madanathur - Neelathanallur Rd
Continue straight onto SH 22
Turn right at SH 8 toward Big Bazaar St
Turn left at ASHIKA JEWELRY STORES onto Big Bazaar St