There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kanchipuram by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
1h 30m₹1,200–2,300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Fort to Kanchipuram Easttrain 40701 / ...
2h 30m₹140–1,100Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Kanchipuram73.3 km
1h 26m₹267Drive 74 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kanchipuramcar 74 km
1h 7m₹834–1,205Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kanchipuramtaxi 74 km
1h 7m₹1,700–2,100
Chennai to Kanchipuram by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kanchipuram is to rideshare which costs ₹267 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kanchipuram is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Fort and arriving at Kanchipuram East. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Kanchipuram is 75 km. The road distance is 74 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kanchipuram without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300.
The bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Chennai to Kanchipuram bus services, operated by VKV Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Fort station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kanchipuram is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kanchipuram, 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 Chennai Fort to Kanchipuram East every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Fort to Kanchipuram East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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
- ₹267
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 Kanchipuram bus services, operated by VKV Travels, arrive at Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kanchipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanchipuram East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kanchipuram is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Chennai to Kanchipuram.
Book your Chennai to Kanchipuram bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 79+ hotels available in Kanchipuram.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Kanchipuram. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.