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How to get fromChennai to Kanathurby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Kanathur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tipturtrain train 17311 / ...
    9h 7m
    ₹1,192–3,302

  2. Bus, train via Tumkūr

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anand Rao Circle to Tumkurbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tumkur to Tipturtrain train
    11h 21m
    ₹1,712–3,805

  3. Drive 478.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kanathurcar car 478.8 km
    6h 55m
    ₹5,386–7,779

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Kanathurtaxi taxi 478.8 km
    6h 55m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane MAA - RQY
    2. Take the train from Shimoga to Tipturtrain train
    6h 47m
    ₹5,163–7,722

  6. Train via Bengaluru

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain train 12657 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Tipturtrain train 06243 / ...
    10h 11m
    ₹1,289–4,212

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
    2. Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tipturtrain train 06243 / ...
    12h 7m

  8. Fly Chennai International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane MAA - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to Mekhri Circlebus bus
    3. Take the train from Yasvantpur Jn to Tipturtrain train
    8h 22m
    ₹5,443–8,974

  9. Fly Chennai International Airport to Mysore, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)plane plane MAA - MYQ
    2. Take the train from Mysore Jn to Bageshapuratrain train
    7h 42m
    ₹6,663–23,972

  10. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Shivamogga, train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane plane TIR - RQY
    3. Take the train from Shimoga to Tipturtrain train
    8h 33m
    ₹7,577–42,559

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,330Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 528.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kanathur, Karnātaka, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Tiptur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 8h 39m.

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