There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple by bus, train, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
1h 35m₹1,778–3,032Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kanchipuramtrain 16368
2h 8m₹140–1,100Drive 74.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kailasanathar Templecar 74.8 km
1h 8m₹844–1,218Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kailasanathar Templetaxi 74.8 km
1h 8m₹1,700–2,100Train via Chennai Fort
- Take the train from Chennai Fort to Kanchipuramtrain 40903 / ...
2h 37m₹140–1,100Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Kanchipuram73.3 km
1h 51m₹268
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple is to rideshare which costs ₹268 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
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 Kailasanathar Temple is 79 km. The road distance is 74.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple, including transfers.
Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kailasanathar Temple, India?
VKV Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,300 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Kanchipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹268
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanchipuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple is 75 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Chennai to Kailasanathar Temple.
There are 79+ hotels available in Kailasanathar Temple.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Kailasanathar Temple. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.