There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Kanji by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Perambur to Tiruvannamalaitrain 22605 / ...
3h 56m₹677–2,021Bus
- Take the bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalaibus
5h 51m₹1,064–3,343Drive 189.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kanjicar 189.3 km
2h 55m₹2,136–3,085Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kanjitaxi 189.3 km
2h 55m₹4,200–5,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kanji is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kanji is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai station to Kanji. However, there are services departing from Meenambakkam station and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kanji. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Chennai and Kanji is 239 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kanji without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Chennai to Kanji, including transfers.
Chennai to Kanji bus services, operated by V2K Travels, depart from Meenambakkam station.
Chennai to Kanji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kanji is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,400 and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kanji, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Tiruvannamalai 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, V2K Travels operates a bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kanji bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Chennai to Kanji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kanji is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Chennai to Kanji.
There are 475+ hotels available in Kanji.