There are 6 ways to get from Alathur to Kanchipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Pattukottai to Chengalpattutrain 20684
8h 12m₹673–3,143Bus
- 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₹3,249–4,693Taxi
- 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
6h₹7,229–12,081Taxi 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
7h 1m₹8,172–13,196
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alathur to Kanchipuram is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 12m.
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 Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
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 which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 12m 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 which takes 8h 12m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 43m.
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, 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
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pattukottai to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Website
- New United Travels
Bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- New United Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–6,000
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Booking & Getting There
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 Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alathur to Kanchipuram is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Alathur to Kanchipuram.
There are 78+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.