There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kandachipuram by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
3h 9m₹765–2,009Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
3h 55mDrive 184.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kandachipuramcar 184.6 km
2h 49m₹2,079–3,003Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kandachipuramtaxi 184.6 km
2h 49m₹4,100–5,000Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
5h 40m₹868–1,527
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kandachipuram is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kandachipuram is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kandachipuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kandachipuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Villupuram Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Chennai and Kandachipuram is 187 km. The road distance is 184.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kandachipuram without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Chennai to Kandachipuram, including transfers.
Chennai to Kandachipuram bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kandachipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kandachipuram is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kandachipuram, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, Sri Siddhan Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–5,000
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 Kandachipuram bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, arrive at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kandachipuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kandachipuram is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Chennai to Kandachipuram.
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