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How to get fromAlathur to Kanchipuramby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Alathur to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Pattukottai to Chengalpattutrain train 20684
    8h 12m
    ₹673–3,143

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madukkur to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h 29m

  3. Drive  286.2 km

    1. Drive from Alathur to Kanchipuramcar car 286.2 km
    4h 40m
    ₹2,776–4,009

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alathur to Kanchipuramtaxi taxi 286.2 km
    4h 40m
    ₹4,800–6,000

  5. Taxi to Trichy International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Alathur to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRZ - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    6h
    ₹7,229–13,581

  6. Bus via Pattukkottai

    1. Take the bus from Pattukkottai to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h 37m

  7. Taxi to Madurai, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Alathur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    3. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    6h 51m
    ₹8,172–12,696

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India and Kanchipuram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Pattukottai to Chengalpattu 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alathur to Kanchipuram via Madukkur and Chennai in around 10h 29m.

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