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title: "Karaikkudi to Kumbakonam toll charges"
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# Karaikkudi to Kumbakonam toll

A car pays ₹245 one way (₹370 return) in tolls from Karaikkudi to Kumbakonam on NH-36: 3 toll plazas, about 121 km apart city to city in a straight line. Kumbakonam to Karaikkudi costs the same. These are tolls along NH-36 between these cities; a different route will cost differently. City locations: GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0.

## Totals by vehicle

| Vehicle | One way | Return (24h) | Plazas priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car / Jeep / Van | ₹245 | ₹370 | 3 of 3 |
| LCV (light commercial) | ₹395 | ₹595 | 3 of 3 |
| Bus | ₹830 | ₹1,250 | 3 of 3 |
| Truck (2 axle) | ₹830 | ₹1,250 | 3 of 3 |
| Truck (3 axle) | ₹905 | ₹1,360 | 3 of 3 |
| HCM / EME / 4–6 axle | ₹1,305 | ₹1,955 | 3 of 3 |
| Oversized (7+ axle) | ₹1,585 | ₹2,380 | 3 of 3 |

## Toll plazas in travel order

| Plaza | Near | Car single |
|---|---|---|
| [Shenbagampettai Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/shenbagampettai-toll-plaza/) | Tiruppattur | ₹80 |
| [Palaya Gandharvakottai Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/palaya-gandharvakottai-toll-plaza/) | Gandarvakottai | ₹55 |
| [Vembukudi Toll Plaza](https://raahguide.com/toll/vembukudi-toll-plaza/) | Ayyampettai | ₹110 |

## Questions

### How much is the toll from Karaikkudi to Kumbakonam by car?

A car, jeep or van pays ₹245 one way from Karaikkudi to Kumbakonam on NH-36, adding the single-journey fares at 3 plazas. A return within 24 hours costs ₹370.

### How many toll plazas are there between Karaikkudi and Kumbakonam?

3 toll plazas on NH-36, between the two cities: Shenbagampettai Toll Plaza, Palaya Gandharvakottai Toll Plaza, Vembukudi Toll Plaza.

### What is the toll for a bus or truck from Karaikkudi to Kumbakonam?

A bus pays ₹830 one way across 3 priced plazas. A 2-axle truck pays ₹830 one way across 3 priced plazas.

### Is the toll from Kumbakonam to Karaikkudi the same?

Yes. Going the other way you cross the same 3 plazas, and our data lists one fare per plaza for both directions, so Kumbakonam to Karaikkudi also costs ₹245 by car.

### Is the FASTag annual pass worth it from Karaikkudi to Kumbakonam?

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings, ₹15.38 a crossing. Car fares on this route average ₹81.67 a plaza, so each crossing on the pass is cheaper. The pass pays for itself after 13 one-way trips, and its 200 crossings cover 66 one-way trips of 3 plazas.

### Which is the costliest toll plaza between Karaikkudi and Kumbakonam?

Vembukudi Toll Plaza charges a car ₹110 for a single journey, the highest current fare on this stretch.