There are 4 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Park to Chengalpattutrain 06721 / ...
1h 37m₹120–1,000Line 15 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Government General Hospital to M.G.R. Koyambedubus 15
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Chengalpattu Tollbus
2h 13m₹48–676Drive 61.9 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuramcar 61.9 km
1h 2m₹695–1,004Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuramtaxi 61.9 km
1h 2m₹1,400–1,800
Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram is to line 15 bus and bus which costs ₹45 - ₹700 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at Chengalpattu Toll via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Chengalpattu. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Kancheepuram is 58 km. The road distance is 61.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000.
The train from Chennai Park to Chengalpattu takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Government General Hospital station.
Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Park station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000. Alternatively, you can line 15 bus and bus, which costs ₹45 - ₹700 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Kancheepuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Park to Chengalpattu every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Government General Hospital to Chengalpattu Toll via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Park to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Government General Hospital to M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹20–27
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Chengalpattu Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,800
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at M.G.R. Koyambedu station.
Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram is 62 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Kancheepuram.
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