There are 7 ways to get from Alathur to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Chengalpattu
best- Take the train from Pattukottai to Villupuram Jntrain 20684
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chengalpattutrain 12636 / ...
8h 3m₹773–4,043Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pattukottai to Villupuram Jntrain 20684
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Kanchipuram Easttrain 16112
8h 52m₹673–3,093Bus
- Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9h 43mDrive 286.2 km
- Drive from Alathur to Kanchipuramcar 286.2 km
4h 40m₹3,217–4,647Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Kanchipuramtaxi 286.2 km
4h 40m₹4,800–6,000Taxi to Trichy International Airport, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)taxi
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
5h 54m₹7,729–10,581Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Alathur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
6h 55m₹8,672–13,195
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alathur to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,100 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Alathur to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Alathur to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Alathur to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Pattukottai and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Villupuram Jn and Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Alathur and Kanchipuram is 385 km. The road distance is 286.2 km.
The best way to get from Alathur to Kanchipuram without a car is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Alathur to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Alathur to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by New United Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Alathur to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pattukottai station.
The best way to get from Alathur to Kanchipuram is to train via Chengalpattu which takes 8h 3m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India and Kanchipuram, India?
You can take a vehicle from Alathur to Kanchipuram East via Pattukottai, Villupuram Jn, and Chengalpattu in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alathur to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, and Chennai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 43m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pattukottai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Pattukottai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Villupuram Jn to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–6,000
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More Questions & Answers
Alathur to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by New United Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Alathur to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alathur to Kanchipuram is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Alathur to Kanchipuram.
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