There are 9 ways to get from Athur to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Tuticorin Airport, train
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
- Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain
4h 53m₹8,397–18,007Train via Tuti Melur
cheapest- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chengalpattutrain 12694 / ...
12h 20m₹449–4,052Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Athur to Maduraibus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kancheepurambus
12h 15m₹453–1,543Drive 559.8 km
- Drive from Athur to Kanchipuramcar 559.8 km
8h 24m₹6,358–9,183Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athur to Kanchipuramtaxi 559.8 km
8h 24m₹12,000–15,000Taxi to Madurai, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Athur 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 27m₹8,677–13,791Bus
- Take the bus from Authoor North to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Authoor North - Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Kanchipuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
13h 28m₹764–1,655Train
- Take the train from Arumuganeri to Chengalpattutrain 20606
13h 44m₹842–4,177Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Authoor to FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4352
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kanchipuramtrain 16352 / ...
13h 52m₹609–3,031
Athur to Kanchipuram by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athur to Kanchipuram is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹450 - ₹1,600 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Athur to Kanchipuram is to fly and train which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Athur to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Athur and arriving at Kancheepuram via Madurai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Athur to Kanchipuram. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Kanchipuram East via Chengalpattu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
The distance between Athur and Kanchipuram is 627 km. The road distance is 559.8 km.
The best way to get from Athur to Kanchipuram without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Athur to Kanchipuram, including transfers.
Athur to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Authoor North station.
Athur to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Athur to Kanchipuram is to bus via Madurai which takes 12h 15m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train via Tuti Melur, which costs ₹440 - ₹4,100 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Athur, India and Kanchipuram, India?
You can take a bus from Athur to Kancheepuram via Madurai in around 12h 15m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tuti Melur to Chengalpattu once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 8h 42m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
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 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 Tuti Melur to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
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 Arumuganeri to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹370–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹370–440
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Madurai Jn to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Athur to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–700
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Madurai to Kancheepuram
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–850
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–15,000
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Booking & Getting There
Athur to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Athur to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athur to Kanchipuram is 560 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Athur to Kanchipuram.
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