There are 6 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kancheepuram by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bangalore Cant to Arakkonamtrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattutrain 16111 / ...
6h 16m₹342–2,710Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedubus
- Take the bus from Koyambedu mSs Terminus to Chengalpattubus
9h 1m₹688–2,266Drive 298 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kancheepuramcar 298 km
4h 8m₹3,360–4,853Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bengaluru to Kancheepuramtaxi 298 km
4h 8m₹7,000–9,000Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
4h 14m₹4,392–6,737Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Vandalurbus FlixBus IN4307
10h 40m₹593–1,852
Bengaluru to Kancheepuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kancheepuram is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kancheepuram is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Bengaluru to Kancheepuram. However, there are services departing from Shanti Nagar and arriving at Chengalpattu via Koyambedu mSs Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Bengaluru to Kancheepuram. However, there are services departing from Bangalore Cant and arriving at Chengalpattu via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kancheepuram is 355 km. The road distance is 298 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kancheepuram without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Bengaluru to Kancheepuram, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kancheepuram bus services, operated by KSRTC, depart from Shanti Nagar station.
Bengaluru to Kancheepuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bangalore Cant station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kancheepuram is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Chennai, which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kancheepuram, India?
You can take a train from Bangalore Cant to Chengalpattu via Arakkonam in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanti Nagar to Chengalpattu via Chennai Koyambedu and Koyambedu mSs Terminus in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bangalore Cant to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
Train from Arakkonam to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- 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)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Shanti Nagar to Chennai Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,200
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Koyambedu mSs Terminus to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,100
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹200–1,100
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - Ananda Rao Circle to FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Best Ride
- Phone
- +91 996 427 3747
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Ola Cabs
- Phone
- +91 922 654 7777
- Website
- olacabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Kancheepuram bus services, operated by KSRTC, arrive at Chennai Koyambedu station.
Bengaluru to Kancheepuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kancheepuram is 298 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Bengaluru to Kancheepuram.
There are 87+ hotels available in Kancheepuram.