There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Ekambareswarar Temple by train, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Perambur to Kanchipuramtrain 16368
1h 54m₹140–1,100Drive 73.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ekambareswarar Templecar 73.3 km
1h 8m₹828–1,195Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ekambareswarar Templetaxi 73.3 km
1h 8m₹1,700–2,100Train via Chennai Fort
- Take the train from Chennai Fort to Kanchipuramtrain 40903 / ...
2h 23m₹140–1,100Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Kanchipuram73.3 km
1h 51m₹268
Chennai to Ekambareswarar Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ekambareswarar Temple is to rideshare which costs ₹268 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ekambareswarar Temple is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Kanchipuram. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Ekambareswarar Temple is 97 km. The road distance is 73.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ekambareswarar Temple without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,100.
The train from Perambur to Kanchipuram takes 1h 38m including transfers and departs once a week.
Chennai to Ekambareswarar Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
Chennai to Ekambareswarar Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanchipuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ekambareswarar Temple is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Chennai to Ekambareswarar Temple.
There are 80+ hotels available in Ekambareswarar Temple.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ekambareswarar Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Kanchipuram once a week. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Chennai Fort to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹268
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,700–2,100
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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