There are 3 ways to get from Chennai to Kancheepuram by train, car, or taxi
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Chennai to Kancheepuram by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kancheepuram is to train which costs ₹120 - ₹1,000 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kancheepuram is to train which takes 55 min and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chengalpattu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Chennai and Kancheepuram is 56 km. The road distance is 63.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kancheepuram without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs ₹120 - ₹1,000.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Chengalpattu takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Chennai to Kancheepuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
Chennai to Kancheepuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chengalpattu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kancheepuram is 63 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Chennai to Kancheepuram.
There are 87+ hotels available in Kancheepuram.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kancheepuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chengalpattu every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₹120–1,000 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chengalpattu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,800
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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